If you haven’t tried these delectable Strawberry Blondies bars yet, you need to add them to your baking repertoire immediately. This is a foolproof recipe and it’s absolutely delicious. The fresh strawberries keep the blondies moist and add a delicious jammy flavour.
Bursting with fresh strawberries, these moist and delectable treats are perfect for any occasion. Strawberry blondies are a wonderful light treat ready for summer picnics or mid-afternoon snacks.
Why you’ll love this strawberry blondies recipe
Not only do the strawberries add a pop of colour to the fresh strawberry blondies, but they also provide a fresh and fruity flavour that perfectly complements the rich and buttery blondie base.
The ease of preparation makes them a perfect choice if you’re in the mood for something sweet but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen.
The fresh strawberries in the blondies count as one of your 5 a day. I hope. They are packed with vitamins and nutrients that you can only get from fresh fruit. Let’s just hope the sugar in the blondies doesn’t counteract the goodness.
strawberry blondies Ingredients
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Fresh Strawberries
Using fresh strawberries in this recipe adds a natural sweetness and juicy texture that perfectly complements the dense, chewy blondies. Plus, strawberries are a great source of vitamin C and antioxidants, making this dessert a slightly healthier option than some other sugary treats.
To ensure you get the most flavour out of your strawberries, make sure they are ripe and use them within a day or two after purchasing. You can also experiment with different types of strawberries, such as wild strawberries, for a more unique taste.
How to make strawberry blondies – step by step
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Gently melt the butter in 10-second bursts in the microwave. Be sure to keep stirring and not pit over the sides.
Add the brown sugar and the caster sugar to a bowl.
Add the melted butter to the sugar.
Mix together until combined and fluffy.
Stir in the three eggs one by one. (Photographed before I added the third in). Stir in one by one and make sure your eggs are room temperature to avoid curdling your batter ( if this happens, scroll down to my top tips).
Mix together until the eggs are combined.
Add the vanilla extract and stir in.
Sieve in the flour, baking powder and salt and mix well.
Chop your fresh strawberries and stir them through the batter.
Pour the batter into a lined baking tray and level off.
Bake the strawberry blondies until golden and crisp on top but still gooey in the centre.
Top Tips
Line your baking tray with greaseproof paper. This will make it easier to remove the blondies from the dish and prevent them from sticking.
Additionally, for an extra burst of strawberry flavour, consider adding some fresh diced strawberries on top of the batter before baking. You can even serve the strawberry blondies decorated with whipped cream and studded with sliced strawberries.
If your batter curdles, add a little flour bit by bit and mix gently in. This should help the batter come together again.
Serving Suggestions – strawberry blondies
When it comes to serving, you can enjoy these blondies warm or at room temperature.
If you like fresh strawberry blondies warm and gooey, simply microwave them for a few seconds before serving.
Alternatively, you can serve them with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert.
These strawberry blondies make perfect afternoon treats, warp them in beeswax paper and take them on an adventure. Berry picking in a meadow or flowers, or bargain hunting at the local charity shop.
Equipment
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Substitutions and variations
Strawberry White Chocolate Blondies
Add some white chocolate chips into the blondie batter at the same time as you add the strawberries. You can also melt some white chocolate and drizzle it across the top of your cooked blondies too.
Strawberry Jam Blondies
Instead of using fresh strawberries in your blondies why not stir some strawberry jam throughout your blondie batter? It’s sweeter and easier to get your hands on during the colder months of the year.
Strawberry Lemon Blondies
Once your blondies are cooked and cooling, prick the top with a toothpick and brush over a sweet lemon drizzle, allowing it to soak into the blondies. If you want a stronger citrus flavour, add some lemon juice or zest to the blondie batter before it’s baked.
Strawberry Almond Blondies
Decorate your fresh strawberry blondies with sliced almonds. It looks beautiful and the sweetness really adds to the caramelly flavour.
Add cream cheese
For a more indulgent version, fold in some chunks of cream cheese into the batter for a creamy, tangy surprise.
Change the fruit
One delicious twist is to swap out the strawberries for other fruits like raspberries or blackberries.
Herbs and Spices
You can also try adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or a pinch of sea salt to balance out the sweetness.
If you’re feeling adventurous, add an earthy route by adding some chopped herbs like rosemary or thyme to the batter. The resulting blondies will have a unique, unexpected flavour that pairs perfectly with a glass of wine.
Storing strawberry blondies / Making ahead of time options
Once you’ve made a batch of strawberry blondies, you’ll want to make sure they stay fresh for as long as possible. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. If you want them to last longer, pop them in the fridge for up to a week.
You can also freeze and defrost at a later time. A few seconds in the microwave will make these taste fresh and hot and you wouldn’t know they weren’t fresh from the oven.
Top Questions
Can you add fresh strawberries to blondies?
Are blondies meant to be gooey in the middle?
How do you know when blondies are ready?
What texture should a blondie be?
FAQS
Can you add fresh strawberries to blondies?
Yes, adding fresh strawberries to blondies is delicious. You simply need to slice your strawberries and add them to the batter just before you bake the blondies. The sweetness is great and all the goodness from the strawberries is good too!
Are blondies meant to be gooey in the middle?
Yes, if that’s what you want. Slightly gooey blondies are so tasty, that you’ll know if your blondies are gooey and cooked or still undercooked by checking that the edges aren’t gooey.
How do you know when blondies are ready?
You’ll when your blondies are ready when the tops are a gorgeous golden brown colour and a toothpick at the edges comes out clean. The centre of your blondies may still be a bit gooey in the centre.
What texture should a blondie be?
A blondie should be the perfect mix of both gooey and chewy texture. Slightly gooey in the centre with still crispy bits on the edges.
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Recipe
Strawberry Blondies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 175 grams (6.17 oz) unsalted butter
- 200 grams (0.91 cups) light brown soft sugar
- 150 grams (0.75 cups) caster sugar
- 3 medium (3 medium) eggs
- 2 teaspoons (2 teaspoons) vanilla extract
- 250 grams (2 cups) plain flour / all purpose flour (all purpose flour)
- 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) baking powder
- small pinch (small pinch) salt
- 250 g Strawberries (Save a handful to stud the top with)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180ºC / 350°F / Gas Mark 4.
- Line a 9 inch x 12 inch cake pan (traybake tin/cake tin) with greaseproof paper.
- Gently melt the butter in 10 second bursts in the microwave.
- Add the brown sugar and the caster sugar to a bowl.
- Add the butter to the sugar.
- Mix together until combined.
- Stir in the three eggs. (Photographed before I added the third in)
- Mix together until the eggs are combined.
- Add the vanilla extract and stir in.
- Sieve in the flour, baking powder and salt and mix well.
- Hull the strawberries and slice them into quarters. (You don't want the pieces too small as they will go juicy when cooked.) Very gently add them to the mixture.
- Add the blondie mixture to the prepared cake pan and level it off. Add the last few strawberries to the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes and until the top feels set to the touch and is light brown colour.
- Allow the strawberry blondie to cool in the cake tin until easy to handle and remove from the tin, place on a cooling rack and slice into bitesize pieces or bars.
Notes
Nutrition
Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
I love the chewy texture of these strawberry blondies. These are a fun twist on traditional blondies and will be my go-to whenever I want a fruity treat.
Love this Strawberry Blondies recipe, so delicious and easy to make, great for snacks, and have them ready. I will do this soon. Thanks for sharing 🙂
These blondies look gorgeous. Thanks for the recipe.
I love the idea of all those strawberries packed into that sweet package. They look AH-mazing.
These are so perfect! Will be making this a lot more once strawberries come back into season- I’m excited!