White Chocolate and Strawberry Blondies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Description
These White Chocolate and Strawberry Blondies are rich and decadent, topped with a smooth cream cheese frosting and a drizzle of homemade strawberry jam. Perfect for any occasion, they combine the sweetness of white chocolate with the tartness of fresh strawberries for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
For the Blondies:
- 2 eggs
- 200 g unsalted butter melted
- 155 g brown sugar
- 55 g white sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 340 g wheat flour
- 80 g white chocolate chopped
- 140 g fresh strawberries diced
For the Strawberry Jam:
- 180 g fresh or frozen strawberries chopped
- 60 g white sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 350 g cream cheese at room temperature
- 60 g heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 60 g powdered sugar
Instructions
To Prepare the Strawberry Jam:
- In a saucepan, cook the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens. Set aside to cool.
To Make the Blondies:
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until well blended.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Gently fold in the flour and baking soda until just combined.
- Add the chopped white chocolate and diced strawberries, mixing gently to incorporate.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Add additional strawberry pieces on top if desired.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool for 20 minutes.
To Make the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth using an electric mixer on medium speed.
- Add the vanilla extract and beat until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the heavy cream, beating at medium speed until the desired consistency is reached.
- Once the blondies have cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting over them.
- Drizzle the cooled strawberry jam on top, slice into portions, and serve.
Notes
- Ensure that the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing to achieve a smooth frosting.
- You can use fresh or frozen strawberries for the jam; just be sure to thaw frozen strawberries first.