Strawberry White Chocolate Blondies are a delicious twist on classic blondies. These bars are full of flavor thanks to brown butter, swirls of strawberry jam, and pieces of white chocolate.
Topped with fresh strawberries and a sweet strawberry icing, they're gooey, rich, and loaded with fruity goodness. These blondies are simple to make and taste amazing - a perfect treat for any occasion.
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🗝️ Recipe's key points
- Brown butter adds a rich, nutty flavor that takes these blondies to the next level.
- Swirls of strawberry jam throughout the batter create pockets of fruity sweetness.
- White chocolate chips provide creamy, sweet bites that pair perfectly with the strawberries.
- The strawberry icing, made with freeze-dried strawberry powder, gives an extra pop of strawberry flavor.
These Strawberry White Chocolate Blondies are a treat you'll want to make again and again. They're simple to put together but taste like you spent hours in the kitchen. Whether you're baking for a crowd or just treating yourself, these blondies are sure to hit the spot.
🛒 Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.
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- Salted butter - Used for making brown butter, which adds a rich, nutty flavor to the blondies.
- Light brown sugar - Provides sweetness and moisture to the blondies.
- Whole wheat pastry flour - Gives a nutty flavor and more nutrients to the strawberry blondies.
- Strawberry jam - Adds pockets of fruity sweetness throughout the blondies. Jam is smoother than preserves that have chunks of fruit in it.
- White chocolate chips - Create creamy, sweet bites that go perfectly with the strawberries.
- Fresh strawberries - Sliced and added on top for fresh flavor and a burst of color.
- Freeze-dried strawberry powder - Used in the icing for intense strawberry flavor without adding extra moisture. You can buy it in the grocery store or make your own by pulsing freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor.
🗒 Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. Full instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later. In a medium pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until it turns golden brown and smells nutty, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and pour into a large mixing bowl. Let it cool for 5 minutes.
- Once the butter has cooled slightly, whisk in the brown sugar (or honey), eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Add spoonfuls of strawberry jam to the batter. Sprinkle the white chocolate chips over the top.
- Gently fold the jam and white chocolate chips into the batter, creating swirls of strawberry throughout. Don't overmix – you want visible swirls.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the sliced fresh strawberries evenly over the top of the batter.
- Bake for 22 to 25 minutes. The edges should be golden brown. When you insert a toothpick into the center, it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
- While the blondies are baking, prepare the icing. Mix the melted butter, powdered sugar, freeze-dried strawberry powder, hot milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
- Add more milk if needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Once the blondies have cooled for about 10 minutes, drizzle the strawberry icing over the top. Let it set for 5 minutes, then cut into bars and enjoy!
🥫 Storage
These Strawberry White Chocolate Blondies are best enjoyed within 2-3 days of baking. Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature. Place a piece of parchment paper between the layers to stop them from sticking.
If you want to keep them longer, you can refrigerate the blondies for up to a week. Just make sure they're in an airtight container to prevent them from drying out or absorbing other flavors from the fridge.
For longer storage, you can freeze these blondies for up to 3 months. Let them cool completely. Then, wrap each piece or the whole batch tightly in plastic wrap. Place it in a freezer-safe bag or container. Thaw at room temperature for a few hours before serving. If you like them warm, you can heat them briefly in the microwave.
📚 Variations
- Swap out the white chocolate chips for dark or milk chocolate chips for a different flavor.
- Use raspberry jam instead of strawberry for a different twist. You could also try other fruit jams like blueberry or apricot.
- Add chopped nuts like macadamias or almonds to the batter for extra crunch.
- Mix in some lemon zest to brighten up the flavors and add a citrusy note.
👩🏻🍳 Tips
- When browning the butter, watch it carefully. It can go from perfectly browned to burnt quickly. Remove it from heat as soon as it smells nutty and looks golden.
- Let the browned butter cool slightly before adding it to the other ingredients. This prevents the eggs from cooking when they're mixed in.
- When folding in the jam and white chocolate chips, aim for swirls rather than fully incorporating them. This creates nice pockets of flavor throughout the blondies.
- For clean cuts, let the blondies cool completely before slicing, and wipe the knife clean between cuts.
🤔 FAQs
Blondies use vanilla and brown sugar for flavor, while white chocolate brownies use melted white chocolate.
Blondies should be a bit gooey in the middle when baked right, and soft and chewy all over.
White brownies are usually called blondies. Some people call them white chocolate brownies if they have white chocolate in them.
For baking, good white chocolate with cocoa butter as a main ingredient is best. Brands like Ghirardelli, Callebaut, and Valrhona are often good choices.
Ghirardelli white chocolate isn't really chocolate because it doesn't have cocoa solids. It's made from cocoa butter, sugar, and milk, which is why it's called "white chocolate" even though it's not true chocolate.
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You’ll need the following items to make this recipe successfully.
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Parchment paper
- Medium-sized pan (for browning butter)
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- Small bowl (for mixing dry ingredients)
- Knife (for slicing strawberries)
- Oven gloves or mitts-- I prefer gloves because they give me more control over hot items.
- Wire rack (for cooling)
- Small bowl (for making icing)
📞 Chiacchierata (chat)
If you're looking for a dessert that's as pretty as it is delicious, these Strawberry White Chocolate Blondies are calling your name! The mix of sweet, juicy strawberries and creamy white chocolate is pure magic. Each bite is soft, chewy, and full of flavor. They're the kind of treat that makes any giorno (day) feel special. Whether you're sharing them with friends or sneaking one (or three!) straight from the pan, they always bring gioia (joy).
And let's talk about how easy they are! No fancy techniques, just simple ingredients that come together to create something unforgettable. Perfect for primavera (spring) baking, Valentine's Day, Easter gatherings, or just because you deserve a sweet treat.
So what are you waiting for? Grab your grembiule (apron), preheat that forno (oven), grab some fresh strawberries, and iniziamo a cucinare (let's start cooking)! Once you try these, you'll be making them on repeat. Buon appetito, my friend.
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📖 Recipe
Strawberry White Chocolate Blondies
Equipment Needed
- Oven gloves or mitts
Ingredients
- ¾ cup salted butter 1 ½ stick
- ½ cup light brown sugar or honey, but honey does not set up as well.
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups whole wheat pastry flour or all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup Strawberry jam
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 ½ cups sliced fresh strawberries
Icing
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 ½ tablespoons freeze-dried strawberry powder
- ¼ cup hot milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Add the butter to a medium pot set over medium heat. Allow the butter to brown until it smells toasted for about 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour into a large bowl. Let cool for 5 minutes. Whisk in the honey, eggs, and vanilla. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Add spoonfuls of the jam to the dough. Sprinkle over the white chocolate. Then, fold the jam and chocolate into the dough, creating swirls of strawberry jam throughout.
- Spread the dough out into the prepared dish. Evenly sprinkle the fresh strawberries over the dough. Bake for 22-25 minutes, just until set in the center.
- While the blondies are baking, make the icing; mix all ingredients in a bowl with 3-4 tablespoons of strawberry powder. Add additional milk to thin, if needed.
- Drizzle the glaze over the bars. Let set for 5 minutes. Cut into bars, snack, and enjoy!
Notes
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- When browning the butter, oversee it. It can go from perfectly browned to burnt quickly. Please remove it from heat when it smells nutty and looks golden.
- Let the browned butter cool slightly before adding it to the other ingredients. This prevents the eggs from cooking when they're mixed in.
- When folding in the jam and white chocolate chips, aim for swirls rather than fully incorporating them. This creates nice pockets of flavor throughout the blondies.
- For clean cuts, let the blondies cool completely before slicing, and wipe the knife clean between cuts.
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