The Best Strawberry Lemon Blondies Recipe
Strawberry Lemon Blondies are delightful pink strawberry bars with a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors, complemented by a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. These blondies are a treat for the senses and a must-try for any dessert lover.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Blondies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup diced fresh strawberries
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 Tbsp strawberry puree
- Lemon juice, about 1 Tbsp or as needed for consistency
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg, followed by the lemon juice.
- Combine the dry ingredients and add to the wet mixture. Fold in the diced strawberries and spread the batter in the pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes. Let cool on a rack.
- Prepare the glaze. Spread over the blondies and allow to set before slicing.
Notes
- Fluff the flour before measuring for accuracy.
- Consider using lemon juice in the glaze if strawberry puree is unavailable.
- Perform a glaze test before applying to adjust consistency.
- Experiment with different fruits like rhubarb, blueberries, or raspberries for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 319 kcal
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 54mg
