This fruity twist to classic blondies is a simple must-try treat. Soft and buttery and studded with chunks of juicy strawberries and sweet white chocolate, this crowd-pleasing bake is a match made in dessert heaven. The addition of sweetened condensed milk creates a slightly underdone consistency with a chewy and gooey center and cake-like edges. These irresistible rich blondies are perfect for Valentine’s Day, a spring or summer gathering, or for enjoying with a cup of coffee or tea.
Ingredients
Strawberry White Chocolate Blondies
2¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
½ cup sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1¼ cups fresh strawberries, diced
⅔ cup white chocolate chips
Strawberry Glaze
1 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted
2 Tbsp strawberry puree (about 2-4 large strawberries, instructions below)
Directions
Strawberry White Chocolate Blondies
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving about 2-inches overhanging on the sides and spray the paper with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, use an electric handheld mixer to beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Then beat in the eggs until incorporated, followed by the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla beating just until combined.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the diced strawberries and white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread to the edges using an offset spatula.
Bake for about 35 minutes, or until the blondies just start to turn golden around the edges and the center is set. A toothpick inserted into the center will be moist, but not wet. (You want these blondies to be slightly underbaked and gooey. Don’t overbake them or they will dry out.) Place the pan on a wire rack to cool completely.
Strawberry Glaze
Trim 2-4 large strawberries and puree in a mini food processor until smooth or use a fork to mash the strawberries. Strain the puree through a strainer and discard the pulp.
In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar and puree until smooth.
Spread the glaze over the cooled blondies. Allow the glaze to set before slicing into bars.
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