Strawberry Lemon Blondies – Soft, Zesty, and Berry-Packed Dessert Bars

Introduction

Bright, tangy, and perfectly sweet—Strawberry Lemon Blondies are the spring-summer dessert you didn’t know you needed. These soft, buttery bars are bursting with fresh strawberries and a bold lemon zing, creating a flavor combo that’s refreshingly addictive. The texture is somewhere between a brownie and a cake—chewy, dense, yet tender, with pops of berry and citrus in every bite.

They’re easy to make, use simple ingredients, and look stunning dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with a simple lemon glaze. Perfect for bake sales, brunches, picnics, or just as a weekday treat, these blondies are a fruity twist on the classic that’s guaranteed to impress.

For more bright and buttery desserts like this, be sure to visit our seasonal sweets collection at recipeservice.net — your destination for crave-worthy bakes and everyday favorites.

🛒 Ingredients

🍓 Produce

• 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced into small chunks

🥚 Refrigerated

• 1 large egg

🍋 Condiments

• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (for the batter)
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (for optional glaze)

🧁 Baking & Spices

• 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup powdered sugar (for optional glaze)

🧈 Dairy

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks)

👨‍🍳 Directions

🔥 Step 1: Preheat & Prepare

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease or line an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.

🍋 Step 2: Make the Blondie Batter

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
2. Add the egg and ¼ cup lemon juice, mixing until fully combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
5. Gently fold in the fresh strawberries, being careful not to crush them.

🧁 Step 3: Bake

1. Spread the thick batter evenly into your prepared baking pan.
2. Smooth the top with a spatula.
3. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
4. Let cool completely in the pan before glazing or slicing.

🍋 Step 4: Optional Lemon Glaze

Ingredients:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1–2 tsp milk or water (as needed for consistency)

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice.
2. Add a little milk or water if the glaze is too thick.
3. Drizzle over cooled blondies and let set for 10–15 minutes before cutting.

🍽️ Servings and Timing

• Servings: 12 bars
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Bake Time: 30–35 minutes
• Total Time: ~50 minutes

🍴 Serving Suggestions

• Serve chilled or at room temperature.
• Pair with iced tea, lemonade, or coffee for a light, refreshing treat.
• Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent summer dessert.

🧑‍🍳 Variations

• Strawberry-Raspberry: Add a ½ cup of raspberries for a berry blend.
• Lemon Blueberry Blondies: Swap strawberries for fresh or frozen blueberries.
• Strawberry Glaze: Blend strawberries into your glaze for a natural pink finish.
• Gluten-Free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend to keep things celiac-friendly.
• Add White Chocolate Chips: Stir in ½ cup for added richness and sweetness.

🧊 Storage & Freezing

Room Temperature:

• Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Refrigerator:

• Store covered for up to 5 days. Bring to room temp before serving for best texture.

Freezer:

• Freeze unglazed bars for up to 2 months. Wrap individually and thaw in fridge before glazing.

❓ 10 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can I use frozen strawberries?

Yes—but thaw them first and blot with paper towels to reduce excess moisture.

2. Can I double the recipe?

Absolutely! Use a 9×13-inch pan and increase baking time to 38–42 minutes.

3. How do I keep the blondies from getting soggy?

Use firm, ripe strawberries and avoid overmixing. Also, don’t underbake!

4. Do I need to refrigerate them?

Not unless it’s very hot or humid. Otherwise, room temp is fine for a few days.

5. Can I use bottled lemon juice?

Fresh lemon juice gives better flavor, but bottled will work in a pinch.

6. Why are my blondies dry?

They may be overbaked. Check your oven temperature and remove when edges are golden and center is just set.

7. Can I skip the glaze?

Yes! They’re delicious on their own or with a dusting of powdered sugar.

8. What’s the best way to cut them cleanly?

Use a sharp knife dipped in warm water and wiped dry between cuts.

9. Can I add zest for more lemon flavor?

Absolutely—add 1–2 tsp lemon zest to the batter for extra zing.

10. Are these more cakey or chewy?

They’re a perfect balance: soft and slightly dense with a chewy edge and cakey center.

📝 Conclusion

These Strawberry Lemon Blondies are the perfect dessert bar—bright, buttery, and full of seasonal flavor. The fresh strawberries bring a natural sweetness, while the lemon adds a refreshing twist that makes each bite pop. Whether you’re baking for a crowd, prepping for a picnic, or just treating yourself, these blondies are guaranteed to hit the sweet spot.

Ready to bake more fruity bars and desserts? Head over to recipeservice.net for more berry-packed treats and lemony favorites!

Adam

Strawberry Lemon Blondies – Soft, Zesty, and Berry-Packed Dessert Bars

Bright, tangy, and perfectly sweet—Strawberry Lemon Blondies are the spring-summer dessert you didn’t know you needed. These soft, buttery bars are bursting with fresh strawberries and a bold lemon zing, creating a flavor combo that’s refreshingly addictive. The texture is somewhere between a brownie and a cake—chewy, dense, yet tender, with pops of berry and citrus in every bite. They’re easy to make, use simple ingredients, and look stunning dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with a simple lemon glaze. Perfect for bake sales, brunches, picnics, or just as a weekday treat, these blondies are a fruity twist on the classic that’s guaranteed to impress. For more bright and buttery desserts like this, be sure to visit our seasonal sweets collection at recipeservice.net — your destination for crave-worthy bakes and everyday favorites.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings: 12 bars

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

🍓 Produce

• 1 cup fresh strawberries diced into small chunks

🥚 Refrigerated

• 1 large egg

🍋 Condiments

• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice for the batter
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice for optional glaze

🧁 Baking & Spices

• 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup powdered sugar for optional glaze

🧈 Dairy

• 1 cup unsalted butter softened (2 sticks)

Method

 

🔥 Step 1: Preheat & Prepare

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease or line an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.

🍋 Step 2: Make the Blondie Batter

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
2. Add the egg and ¼ cup lemon juice, mixing until fully combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
5. Gently fold in the fresh strawberries, being careful not to crush them.

🧁 Step 3: Bake

1. Spread the thick batter evenly into your prepared baking pan.
2. Smooth the top with a spatula.
3. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
4. Let cool completely in the pan before glazing or slicing.

🍋 Step 4: Optional Lemon Glaze

1. Ingredients:
2. 1 cup powdered sugar
3. 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
4. 1–2 tsp milk or water (as needed for consistency)
5. Directions:
6. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice.
7. Add a little milk or water if the glaze is too thick.
8. Drizzle over cooled blondies and let set for 10–15 minutes before cutting.

Notes

🍴 Serving Suggestions
Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Pair with iced tea, lemonade, or coffee for a light, refreshing treat.

Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent summer dessert.

🧑‍🍳 Variations
Strawberry-Raspberry: Add a ½ cup of raspberries for a berry blend.

Lemon Blueberry Blondies: Swap strawberries for fresh or frozen blueberries.

Strawberry Glaze: Blend strawberries into your glaze for a natural pink finish.

Gluten-Free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend to keep things celiac-friendly.

Add White Chocolate Chips: Stir in ½ cup for added richness and sweetness.

🧊 Storage & Freezing
Room Temperature:
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Refrigerator:
Store covered for up to 5 days. Bring to room temp before serving for best texture.

Freezer:
Freeze unglazed bars for up to 2 months. Wrap individually and thaw in fridge before glazing.

❓ 10 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I use frozen strawberries?
Yes—but thaw them first and blot with paper towels to reduce excess moisture.

2. Can I double the recipe?
Absolutely! Use a 9×13-inch pan and increase baking time to 38–42 minutes.

3. How do I keep the blondies from getting soggy?
Use firm, ripe strawberries and avoid overmixing. Also, don’t underbake!

4. Do I need to refrigerate them?
Not unless it’s very hot or humid. Otherwise, room temp is fine for a few days.

5. Can I use bottled lemon juice?
Fresh lemon juice gives better flavor, but bottled will work in a pinch.

6. Why are my blondies dry?
They may be overbaked. Check your oven temperature and remove when edges are golden and center is just set.

7. Can I skip the glaze?
Yes! They’re delicious on their own or with a dusting of powdered sugar.

8. What’s the best way to cut them cleanly?
Use a sharp knife dipped in warm water and wiped dry between cuts.

9. Can I add zest for more lemon flavor?
Absolutely—add 1–2 tsp lemon zest to the batter for extra zing.

10. Are these more cakey or chewy?
They’re a perfect balance: soft and slightly dense with a chewy edge and cakey center.

📝 Conclusion
These Strawberry Lemon Blondies are the perfect dessert bar—bright, buttery, and full of seasonal flavor. The fresh strawberries bring a natural sweetness, while the lemon adds a refreshing twist that makes each bite pop. Whether you’re baking for a crowd, prepping for a picnic, or just treating yourself, these blondies are guaranteed to hit the sweet spot.

Ready to bake more fruity bars and desserts? Head over to recipeservice.net for more berry-packed treats and lemony favorites!