Description
These sweet, tart, and tangy raspberry blondies are the perfect dessert for any occasion. Featuring a moist and flavorful base infused with white chocolate, fresh raspberries, and a delightful crunch from chopped almonds, these blondies are finished with a drizzle of melted white chocolate for an irresistible treat that will quickly become a favorite.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 10 tablespoons (5 ounces) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons chopped almonds
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper and set it aside to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In the bowl of a standing mixer, cream together the room temperature unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring good incorporation of air for a tender texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined to create a smooth batter.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and kosher salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed, mixing just until no flour pockets remain to avoid overmixing and tough blondies.
- Melt White Chocolate: Melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave using twenty-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth and fully melted but not burnt. Allow to cool slightly before adding to prevent cooking the eggs.
- Incorporate White Chocolate: Add the melted white chocolate to the batter and mix gently until it is evenly incorporated.
- Fold in Almonds: Gently fold in the chopped almonds to add a pleasant crunch.
- Pour Batter and Add Raspberries: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and spread it with a spatula. Arrange the fresh or frozen raspberries evenly on top, pressing them lightly into the batter to ensure they adhere during baking.
- Bake: Bake the blondies for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Avoid overbaking; the blondies should look slightly undercooked and very light to ensure moistness.
- Cool and Slice: Remove the pan from the oven and let the blondies cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, lift them out using the parchment paper and cut into even squares.
- Optional White Chocolate Drizzle: If desired, melt additional white chocolate and drizzle it over the top of the cut blondies for an extra touch of sweetness and visual appeal.
Notes
- Do not overbake the blondies; they should remain moist and slightly undercooked in appearance.
- Using fresh or frozen raspberries works well; if using frozen, do not thaw before adding to the batter.
- Ensure white chocolate is melted gently to prevent burning, which can impart a bitter flavor.
- Line the baking pan with parchment paper to make removal and cleanup easier.
- Chilling the batter is not necessary but can help control spreading if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American