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Homemade Strawberry Blondies with a Twist Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 16 squares
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Homemade Strawberry Blondies with a Twist combine the rich, nutty flavor of browned butter with the fresh brightness of strawberry jam and freeze-dried strawberry powder. White chocolate chips add creamy sweetness, while lemon zest adds a vibrant finish. Perfectly tender with swirls of strawberry throughout, these blondies are an irresistible dessert or sweet snack.


Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, browned and cooled
  • 1½ cups light brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • ½ cup strawberry jam, seedless

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup almond flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ cup freeze-dried strawberry powder

Add-Ins

  • ½ cup white chocolate chips


Instructions

  1. Preheat and Brown Butter:

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy blondie removal. Melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, swirling occasionally until the butter foams and then turns golden brown with a nutty aroma, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and let the butter cool for 10 minutes.

  2. Mix Dry Ingredients:

    In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, almond flour, cornstarch, baking powder, kosher salt, and freeze-dried strawberry powder. Whisk thoroughly to evenly distribute and break up any clumps, ensuring a smooth dry mixture.

  3. Combine Sugars and Eggs:

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk the cooled browned butter with the light brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each. Mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until fully incorporated.

  4. Fold Dry Ingredients Into Wet:

    Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, folding gently using a silicone spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain tender crumb texture.

  5. Layer Batter and Jam:

    Spread half of the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Drop spoonfuls of the seedless strawberry jam over the batter. Spread the remaining batter over the jam layer, then add more dollops of jam on top. Using a knife, gently swirl the jam through the batter. Sprinkle white chocolate chips evenly over the surface.

  6. Bake:

    Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs. Rotate the pan halfway through baking for even cooking.

  7. Cool and Slice:

    Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 1 hour. Lift them out using the parchment overhang and cut into 16 squares. For cleaner slices, let cool fully; for gooier slices, warm briefly in the microwave for 5 to 10 seconds before serving.


Notes

  • Make sure to fully cool the browned butter before mixing to avoid cooking the eggs prematurely.
  • Sifting or whisking the freeze-dried strawberry powder helps prevent clumps in the batter.
  • Folding gently into the dry ingredients avoids overworking the batter, keeping the blondies tender.
  • Using parchment paper with an overhang makes removing the blondies from the pan easy and prevents sticking.
  • Microwaving slices briefly can make for a warm, gooey dessert experience.
  • You can substitute all all-purpose flour with almond flour for a gluten-free version, but expect a denser texture.