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Strawberry Blondies

Published: Feb 10, 2021 · Modified: Mar 28, 2023 by Natalie · This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

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Blondies cut into squares with some lemon on top and strawberry lemon blondies written on top.

These Strawberry Blondies are moist, buttery blondies made fresh tasting with tangy lemon and fresh strawberries. They are topped with white chocolate. This recipe for strawberry lemon blondies is so simple and everyone loves them!

Lemon slices and some blondies cut in squares topped with white chocolate.

These strawberry lemon blondies have the gooey, dense flavor and texture of classic blondies! They’re made extra fresh tasting with strawberries, lemon and white chocolate!

I love this fruity version of blondies. They are perfect for springtime and summer!

If you are looking for more blondie recipes, try my delicious Banana Blondies, Blueberry Blondies and White Chocolate and Raspberry Blondies.

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  • WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
  • INGREDIENTS
  • SUBSTITUTIONS
  • STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS
  • EXPERT TIPS
  • FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
  • STORAGE
  • MORE STRAWBERRY TREATS YOU WILL LOVE
  • Strawberry Blondies

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:

  • Strawberries and lemon zest add so much freshness. They add pops of color, flavor and the most delicious natural sweetness!
  • They are perfect for spring and summer.
  • They are a one bowl, no mixer type easy recipe that comes together in minutes!
  • The melted butter in combination with lots of brown sugar give these a perfectly gooey texture.
  • White chocolate adds the perfect amount of sweetness!
A beautiful batch of blondies topped with lemon zest, strawberries, and melted white chocolate.

INGREDIENTS

Please see recipe card for measurements for the ingredients for these strawberry and white chocolate blondies.

  • Flour: I use all-purpose flour. Fluff flour and spoon it into your measuring cup. Avoid dredging your measuring cup in your flour. This will cause you to pack more flour than you need.
  • Baking powder: Baking powder gives these blondies their rise. Make sure to check the expiration date on your baking powder.
  • Salt: Salt enhances the flavor of these blondies. Without salt, they would be bland.
  • Cardamom: Cardamom is a warm spice that adds an extra hint flavor of these blondies. Since we are only using a small amount, you can omit it if you don’t have any.
  • Unsalted butter: Butter makes these blondies extra rich and delicious. The butter should be room temperature. Pull it out of the refrigerator 2 hours before baking.
  • Brown sugar: Brown sugar adds a deep, rich flavor and gives these blondies their chewy texture. I prefer light brown sugar. Make sure to use fresh brown sugar.
  • 1 egg: Use 1 large room temperature egg. Take egg out of the fridge about 1 hour before baking. Room temperature eggs incorporate better into the batter.
  • Vanilla extract: For extra flavor.
  • Lemon zest: Lemons are so good with strawberries. Use a microplane to zest the lemon part of the lemon peel.
  • Strawberries: We are using 1 cup of chopped fresh strawberries.
  • White chocolate: White chocolate is delicious with strawberries. I like to use a bar of Lindt white chocolate. The chocolate on top is optional, but definitely makes these blondies more decadent.

SUBSTITUTIONS

  • Instead of light brown sugar, dark, or a combination of the two. Dark brown sugar will make these blondies sweeter and will give them more of a moist texture.
  • Instead of chopped white chocolate, you stir white chocolate chips into the batter.
  • If you don’t have fresh strawberries, you can use frozen strawberries. Thaw strawberries at room temperature before using them.

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Below are instructions for this strawberry blondie recipe. Please see recipe card below for complete recipe.

  1. Whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar. Whisk in an egg and the vanilla extract. Add the dry ingredients followed by the strawberries and white chocolate.
  2. Spread the batter into an 8 by 8 inch pan.
  3. Bake at 350 F. The last few minutes of baking, remove the blondies from the oven and top them with some of the white chocolate (if desired). Place them back into the oven for a few more minutes.
  4. Place the pan on a wire rack to cool. Slice and enjoy!

Hint: Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the blondies out of the pan.

EXPERT TIPS

Strawberries are the star of this dessert. Try to pick strawberries that are red all the way to the top. They tend to be most ripe and sweet.

Use a small knife to hull the fresh strawberries. Insert the tip of the knife at an angle in the top of the strawberry. Rotate around til you are able to pull the stem out. Remove that white pith part too. It doesn’t have any flavor.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT KIND OF CHOCOLATE SHOULD I USE?

I like to use a bar of Lindt white chocolate. The chocolate on top is optional, but definitely makes these blondies more decadent.

CAN I USE WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIPS INSTEAD OF CHOPPED CHOCOLATE?

Yes! The only difference is that chocolate chips don’t melt the same as chocolate bars. You can add some chocolate chips to the top of your blondies, but they won’t melt the same as chopped chocolate.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BROWNIE AND A BLONDIE?

Brownies and blondies can both be soft and gooey. The main difference is brownies are made with chocolate and blondies are made with brown sugar and vanilla extract.

Blondies with lemon zest, white chocolate and berries cut into squares.

STORAGE

Refrigerator: Store leftover strawberry white chocolate blondies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Freezer: Store the cooled and sliced strawberry lemon bars in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. I recommend tightly double wrapping them with plastic freezer wrap or aluminum foil. Thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.

A stack of gooey blondies on a blue plate with lemons in a bowl behind it.

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  • Two strawberry muffins on top of each other and a jug of milk.
    Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins
  • Fresh strawberry crumble bars drizzled with a lemon powdered sugar icing
    Strawberry Crumble Bars
  • Strawberry Basil Cake
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Strawberry Blondies

★★★★★ 5 from 6 reviews
  • Author: Natalie
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 33 minutes
  • Total Time: 53 minutes
  • Yield: 12 to 16 blondies
  • Category: Blondies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
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These Strawberry Blondies are moist, buttery blondies made fresh tasting with tangy lemon and fresh strawberries. They are topped with white chocolate. This recipe for strawberry lemon blondies is so simple and everyone loves them!


Ingredients

  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom, optional
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon brown sugar, light or dark, packed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
  • 3 1/2 ounces white chocolate, chopped, divided*

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line an 8 x 8 inch square pan with enough parchment paper to create an overhang of at least two inches on two sides.
  2. In a medium sized bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, cardamom and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter with the brown sugar until combined. Add the vanilla, lemon zest and the egg and whisk to combine. With a spatula, fold in the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the strawberries and white chocolate.
  4. Pour the batter into the baking pan and smooth the top with an offset spatula.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and toss the reserved white chocolate over the blondies. Return to the oven for 1-3 minutes to melt the chocolate on top and until a toothpick comes out clean or with just a few crumbs when inserted in the center of the blondies. Place the pan on a wire rack and allow blondies to cool completely in the pan.

Notes

  • White chocolate: Reserve roughly 1 1/2  ounces of the white chocolate add to the top of the blondies for the last few minutes of baking. Use good quality chocolate such as Lindt. White chocolate chips can be used in place of chopped white chocolate. 
  • Strawberries: Frozen strawberries can be used in place of fresh. Allow frozen berries to thaw at room temperature before baking. 
  • Storage: Store leftover strawberry white chocolate blondies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Store the cooled and sliced strawberry lemon bars in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. I recommend tightly double wrapping them with plastic freezer wrap or aluminum foil. Thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.

Keywords: blondies, fruit, bars, cardamom, white chocolate, strawberries

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  1. Barbara Briggs Ward

    February 27, 2021 at 8:12 pm

    Strawberry blondies with a touch of lemon. I’m in heaven.

    ★★★★★

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    • Natalie

      March 01, 2021 at 12:18 pm

      Thank you! These blondies truly are heavenly!

      Reply
  2. Ana

    April 29, 2022 at 6:04 pm

    This is an amazing recipe! The strawberry, lemon and white chocolate pair nicely! Very tasty.

    ★★★★★

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    • Natalie

      May 02, 2022 at 10:12 pm

      Hi Ana! Thank you so much for making these strawberry blondies! They definitely are a lovely flavor and I’m so happy you enjoyed them 🙂 -Natalie

      Reply
    • Jenny

      May 17, 2022 at 9:48 pm

      Made this recipe today! It’s an absolute winner 🤩 If you enjoy baking and like strawberries. You have to make these, I will be making them all summer 😊

      ★★★★★

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      • Natalie

        May 26, 2022 at 8:14 am

        Hi Jenny! Thanks so much for making these strawberry blondies! They are definitely a summer favorite of mine as well. So happy you enjoyed this recipe! XO Natalie

        Reply
  3. Anna

    May 06, 2022 at 11:57 pm

    Delicious! Mine took longer to bake because i put more strawberries in there. This recipe is also perfect if you have those strawberries that are less than perfect—after baking, they taste so great! Love the cardamom.

    ★★★★★

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    • Natalie

      May 26, 2022 at 8:24 am

      Thanks for this awesome comment Anna and thank you for making these strawberry blondies! So true about those imperfect strawberries and great idea to add extra berries! So happy you enjoyed this recipe 🙂 XO Natalie

      Reply
  4. Macy

    December 29, 2022 at 10:01 pm

    These are so easy and AMAZING, so glad I came across this recipe! The cardamon adds such a nice touch without being overpowering. I skipped the melted chocolate on top and they were the perfect sweetness.

    ★★★★★

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    • Natalie

      January 03, 2023 at 8:28 pm

      Hi Macy! I’m so glad you came across this recipe too! Thanks so much for giving it a try. I’m thrilled that you loved it and appreciate your comment!! Happy new year and have a great week 🙂 -Natalie

      Reply
  5. Luca

    March 18, 2023 at 5:06 pm

    Love the cardamon, so easy and delicious!

    ★★★★★

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    • Natalie

      March 20, 2023 at 8:34 pm

      Hi Luca! So so happy to hear you enjoyed the cardamom and the recipe!! Thanks and have a great week! -Natalie

      Reply

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