Description
These Strawberry Lemon Blondies are the perfect summer treat, blending a dense, buttery base with the vibrant zest of fresh lemons and the sweetness of sun-ripened strawberries. The chewy texture and bright lemon glaze make them an ideal addition to any picnic or weekend gathering. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, these bars balance rich, buttery notes with a refreshing citrus finish that stays stable at room temperature, ensuring a professional dessert experience every time.
Ingredients
1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
3/4 cup White Granulated Sugar
1 Large Egg
1/4 cup Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
1/2 tsp Baking Powder
1/2 tsp Salt
1 cup Fresh Strawberries, diced small
1 cup Powdered Sugar
1 Tbsp Strawberry Puree
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F and line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg and half of the lemon juice until well combined.
Fold in the flour, baking powder, and salt until just incorporated.
Gently stir in the diced fresh strawberries.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake for 35 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
While cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar and the remaining lemon juice with the strawberry puree to create a smooth glaze.
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled blondies before cutting into squares.
Notes
Strain the strawberry puree through a fine-mesh sieve to ensure the glaze is smooth and free of gritty seeds. For the best texture, ensure your butter is at room temperature before starting. These bars store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg