Strawberry Lemon Blondies

Moist and dense blondies full of sweet, juicy strawberries that are perfectly complemented by a tangy burst of lemon flavour. These luscious bars deliver an amazing combination of buttery, crisp edges and a soft, thick centre that are a match made in heaven.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 175°C. Line a 20x20 cm square baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg. When fully incorporated, beat in the lemon juice, lemon zest and vanilla extract.

Step 3

Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt, and add to the wet ingredients, mixing until no more dry flour is present.

Step 4

Gently fold in the diced strawberries. Spread the mixture into your pan and spread out as evenly as possible. The dough is thick, so take your time.

Step 5

Bake for 30-35 minutes, just until starting to turn golden around the edges and the centre is set. A toothpick inserted in the centre should be moist but not wet. Don't over-bake these, or they will dry out. Let cool on a rack.

Step 6

Trim the strawberries for the glaze and puree in a small food processor. Strain the puree through a small strainer to get 1 Tbsp of puree. Whisk together the sugar, puree, and lemon juice until no lumps remain. If your glaze is too thin, add a touch more sugar. If it's too thick, add more lemon juice.

Step 7

Spread the glaze over the cooled blondies. Let the glaze set before slicing.