Description
Strawberry Lemon Blondies are delightful dessert bars that perfectly blend sweet and tangy flavors with fresh strawberries and bright lemon zest and juice. These moist, tender bars offer a refreshing twist on traditional blondies, ideal for summer gatherings, picnics, or an indulgent snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
Fresh Produce
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (washed, diced)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Wash and dice fresh strawberries, then zest and juice your lemons, setting all aside for easy access.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, melt the butter and allow it to cool slightly. Whisk in the granulated sugar until combined. Add the eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition. Then stir in vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest to infuse the batter with bright citrus flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until combined to avoid overmixing, which keeps the blondies tender.
- Fold in Strawberries: Carefully fold the diced strawberries into the batter, distributing them evenly without breaking them to preserve their burst of flavor and the batter’s vibrant pink color.
- Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the surface with a spatula. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges turn golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Slice: Let the blondies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack to set. Once cooled, cut into squares and serve to enjoy their fresh strawberry and lemon balance.
Notes
- Use fresh lemons for the brightest flavor and best zest and juice quality.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the blondies tender and moist.
- Gently fold in strawberries to prevent the batter from turning too pink or watery.
- Check for doneness starting 5 minutes before the timer to avoid overbaking.
- Allow blondies to cool fully before slicing for clean cuts and perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie (1/16th of pan)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg