Description
Luscious strawberry lemon blondies dance with tangy sweetness, offering a perfect balance of fruity charm. Sweet bars combine zesty citrus and ripe berries, inviting you to savor summer’s most delightful dessert.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Baking and Seasoning:
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring edges overhang for easy removal.
- Cream softened butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract, sour cream, and lemon juice.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold chopped fresh strawberries and lemon zest into the batter, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pan, using a spatula to smooth the top and ensure uniform distribution.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until edges turn golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean with minimal crumbs.
- Remove from oven and allow blondies to cool completely in the pan for approximately 1 hour.
- Use parchment paper handles to lift blondies from pan, then slice into square portions.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with lemon glaze before serving for additional flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Softly fold strawberries into the batter to prevent breaking fruit and maintain beautiful whole pieces throughout the blondies.
- Select ripe, fresh strawberries with vibrant color for maximum flavor and natural sweetness in the dessert.
- Ensure butter is room temperature for smoother creaming and better incorporation with sugar, creating a lighter texture.
- Use fresh lemon zest and juice for brighter, more intense citrus notes that complement the sweet strawberry undertones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg