Strawberry Lemon Blondies are a quick and easy recipe for rich, buttery dessert bars packed with fresh strawberries and bright lemon flavor. These sweet and tangy blondies are a perfect refreshing dessert for spring and summer.
Made from scratch with a few simple ingredients, these easy strawberry bars are a twist on my popular Lemon Blueberry Blondies recipe.
Why You’ll Love These Strawberry Lemon Blondies
- Easy to make from scratch – simple ingredients and no complicated steps
- Rich, dense, and fudgy texture – just how perfect blondies should be
- Sweet and tangy flavor – fresh strawberries and lemon are the perfect combo
- Perfect spring and summer dessert – light, refreshing, and crowd-pleasing
- Make-ahead friendly – they taste even better the next day as the flavors blend and the texture becomes extra fudgy
- Great for any occasion – serve them at parties, picnics, or as an easy everyday treat
Strawberry Lemon Blondies
With a bright lemon flavor and juicy strawberries in every bite, these Strawberry Lemon Blondies are one of my favorite strawberry desserts. If you love brownies but want something lighter and fruitier, these blondies are the perfect choice. And if you’re looking for more easy strawberry desserts, be sure to try my Easy Strawberry Cake or Easy Strawberry Cobbler, too.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- All-purpose flour – provides structure,
- Baking powder – helps the blondies rise slightly and stay dense
- Salt – balances the sweetness.
- Butter – adds rich, buttery flavor
- Sugar – granulated sugar to sweeten the bars; powdered sugar is used for the glaze.
- Vanilla extract – enhances the overall flavor.
- Lemon zest and freshly squeezed lemon juice are used in both the batter and the glaze to add bright, tangy flavor.
- Egg – binds everything together.
- Fresh strawberries are folded into the batter and also blended into the glaze for natural flavor and color.
- Cornstarch – helps keep the strawberries from releasing too much moisture.
How to Make Strawberry Lemon Blondies
- To make these easy Strawberry Lemon Blondies, first preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt, and set aside. In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter, sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest until light and creamy. Add the egg and mix to combine, then pour in the lemon juice.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until a thick batter forms. Gently fold in the diced fresh strawberries, being careful not to overmix. This step gives these strawberry lemon dessert bars their juicy, fruity texture.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set. These strawberry lemon blondies should remain soft and dense, similar to brownies, but with a bright, fresh flavor.
- Let the blondies cool completely.
- To make the glaze, blend fresh strawberries with lemon juice until smooth, then mix with powdered sugar until you get a thick but spreadable consistency. Spread the glaze over the cooled strawberry lemon blondies and let it set before slicing into bars.
Pro Tips for the Best Strawberry Lemon Blondies
- Don’t overmix the batter – once you add the flour, mix just until combined to keep the blondies tender and not tough
- Dice the strawberries into small pieces – smaller pieces distribute evenly and prevent excess moisture
- Use fresh lemon zest and juice – it makes a big difference in flavor and gives these strawberry lemon blondies that bright, fresh taste
- Check for doneness in the center – the edges should be lightly golden, and the center should be set but still soft for that dense, fudgy texture
- Let them cool completely before slicing – this helps the blondies hold their shape and keeps the texture just right
- Chill before serving for the best texture – these strawberry lemon blondies taste even better the next day as the flavors blend together and the bars become extra dense and fudgy
Make Ahead Tips
These Strawberry Lemon Blondies are perfect to make ahead because they taste even better the next day. As they rest, the flavors blend together and the texture becomes more dense and fudgy. You can bake the blondies a day or two in advance.
If you’re making these strawberry lemon dessert bars for a party or gathering, preparing them ahead of time is an easy way to save time without sacrificing flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Blondies are similar to brownies but are made without cocoa or chocolate. They have a rich, buttery flavor and a dense, fudgy texture, while brownies are typically chocolate-based.
For this recipe, I suggest using fresh strawberries. Frozen strawberries will release too much moisture.
Blondies can turn crumbly if they are overbaked or if there’s too much flour. Be sure to measure ingredients accurately and remove them from the oven when the center is just set.
Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4–5 days.
The edges should be lightly golden, and the center sets. This helps keep the texture dense and fudgy, similar to brownies.
Easy Strawberry Recipes You’ll Love:
- Easy Strawberry Cobbler
- Easy Strawberry Cake
- Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas
- No Bake Strawberry Jello Lasagna
- Strawberry Cream Cheese Cookies
Strawberry Lemon Blondies
Prep Time: 10 minutes- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 9–12 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
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Description
Rich and fudgy strawberry lemon blondies made with fresh strawberries and lemon flavor. A quick and easy dessert that’s sweet, tangy, and easy to make.
Ingredients
Strawberry Lemon Blondies:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- grated zest from 1 lemon
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 heaping cup diced fresh strawberries
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2–3 large strawberries, diced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving a large overhang on the sides so you can easily lift the blondies from the pan.
- Dice the strawberries into small ¼-inch pieces and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Beat the softened butter, sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest for 2 minutes. Add the egg and mix to combine.
- Next, add the lemon juice and mix to combine. It won’t come together completely, but that’s OK.
- Add the flour mixture and mix until combined.
- Toss diced strawberries with cornstarch. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold diced strawberries into the batter.
- Spread the mixture in the prepared dish and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until lightly golden brown on the edges and the center is set completely. Do not overbake, or they might turn out dry.
- Cool to room temperature.
- To make the glaze, in a food processor, pulse the lemon juice and diced strawberries to make a puree. Stir the powdered sugar and 1 Tablespoon of the puree. Add more puree if needed. The glaze should be spreadable but not too runny. If it’s too thin, add more powdered sugar, and if it’s too thick, add more juice until you reach the desired consistency.
- Spread it over the blondies and let the glaze harden before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4–5 days.
Notes
I suggest using a ceramic or glass dish. It helps baking evenly without overbaking the edges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 207
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Protein: 2