Strawberry Lemon Blondies

If you’re a fan of sweet treats that combine the tartness of lemons with the lusciousness of strawberries, you’re in for a real treat! Strawberry Lemon Blondies are a delightful dessert that captures the essence of summer in every bite. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of making these delectable blondies step by step. You won’t want to miss this recipe, so let’s get started!

Ingredients:

To make these Strawberry Lemon Blondies, you’ll need the following ingredients:

Instructions:

Let’s dive into the steps to create these irresistible Strawberry Lemon Blondies:

1. Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the Baking Pan: Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some extra paper on the sides. This will make it easy to lift out the blondies for glazing and slicing later.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes fluffy and well combined.
4. Add the Egg: Beat in the large egg, ensuring that it is fully incorporated into the mixture.
5. Incorporate Lemon Juice: Now, add the fresh squeezed lemon juice to the mixture. Don’t worry if the lemon juice doesn’t fully incorporate at this point; it’s okay.
6. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Then, add this mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until no more dry flour is visible.
7. Fold in Strawberries: Gently fold in the diced fresh strawberries into the batter. Take your time to evenly distribute them.
8. Bake the Blondies: Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread it out as evenly as possible. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges start to turn golden, and the center is set. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out moist but not wet. Avoid over-baking to keep the blondies moist.
9. Prepare the Glaze: While the blondies are cooling on a rack, prepare the glaze. Trim the strawberries and puree them in a small food processor. Strain the puree through a small strainer to obtain 1 tablespoon of puree. Whisk together the puree, sifted powdered sugar, and lemon juice until you have a smooth glaze. Adjust the consistency by adding more sugar for thickness or more lemon juice for thinness.
10. Glaze and Slice: Once the blondies have cooled, spread the glaze evenly over the top. Allow the glaze to set before slicing.