Can I use frozen raspberries instead of fresh for blondies?

Yes, you can absolutely use frozen raspberries! However, the secret is to keep them completely frozen. Do not thaw them first, or they will release too much moisture and turn your batter into a soggy, pink mess. Simply toss the frozen berries in a tiny spoonful of flour before folding them gently into the batter. This keeps them suspended and prevents the color from bleeding.

How do you get a strong lemon flavor in baked goods?

The absolute best trick for a punchy, vibrant lemon flavor is to rub the fresh lemon zest directly into your granulated sugar before adding any other ingredients. Using your fingers to massage the zest into the sugar releases all the natural, fragrant citrus oils, ensuring the lemon flavor permeates every single bite of the blondies.

Why did my blondies turn out cakey instead of chewy?

If your blondies have a cake-like texture, it is usually caused by overmixing the batter or adding too much flour. Once you add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, fold the batter gently with a spatula just until the flour streaks disappear. Overmixing develops the gluten, which leads to a tough, airy cake rather than that dense, fudgy, chewy blondie texture we want.

Do raspberry lemon blondies need to be refrigerated?

While they are perfectly safe to store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 to 3 days, storing them in the refrigerator is actually the best method! Chilling these fruit blondies for up to a week not only keeps the fresh raspberries from spoiling, but it also makes the blondie texture incredibly dense, fudgy, and deliciously chewy.

15-Minute Best Raspberry Lemon Blondies (Thick & Chewy!)

The Best Raspberry Lemon Blondies

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Fast and easy to make, these chewy raspberry lemon blondies are just the right mix of tart and sweet – and will disappear way too quickly!

Author: Maya
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 9 squares

Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar
2 Tablespoons fresh lemon zest (from about 2 large lemons)
1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
2 large eggs (room temperature)
2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup fresh raspberries (washed and completely dried)
1/2 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch metal baking pan with parchment paper.
Lemon Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and lemon zest. Rub them together with your fingers for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and the sugar looks pale yellow.
Wet Ingredients: Whisk the melted butter into the lemon sugar until smooth. Add the eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, whisking until perfectly combined.
Dry Ingredients: Switch to a rubber spatula. Fold in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined. Do not overmix!
Mix-ins: Gently fold the fresh raspberries and white chocolate chips into the batter, taking care not to crush the berries.
Bake: Spread the thick batter into your prepared pan. Bake for 28-32 minutes until the edges are golden and the center is just set.
Cool: Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out by the parchment paper and slicing them into 9 squares.

Notes

Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Find it online: https://www.endrecipes.com/raspberry-lemon-blondies/