Embark on a delightful culinary journey with these Lemon-Infused White Chocolate Blondies. These blondies offer a tantalizing blend of creamy white chocolate and vibrant lemon zest, topped with a luscious lemon glaze for an extra burst of flavor. Perfect for a sophisticated treat at any gathering, or simply to indulge in a little bit of sweetness.
Ingredients
For the Blondie Batter:
- 4 oz (113g) pure white chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 7 tablespoons (100g) unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (142g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (85g) white chocolate chips
For the Lemon Glaze:
- 2 oz (56g) white chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt white chocolate and butter together over a saucepan of simmering water or in the microwave at 50% power, stirring frequently.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, lemon zest, and salt until pale and thick. Mix in vanilla and the melted white chocolate mixture.
- Gently fold in flour, then white chocolate chips, until just combined.
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 22-26 minutes, or until the top is shiny and crackly.
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the glaze, melt white chocolate with lemon juice over simmering water or in the microwave, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over cooled blondies.
- Let the glaze set for about 15 minutes before slicing.
These blondies are a true delight for anyone who loves the combination of citrus and chocolate. Enjoy them with a cup of tea or coffee, and don’t forget to share the recipe with your friends. For more delicious treats like this, remember to bookmark our site!
