Description
These Lemon Swirled Blueberry Blondies with Almond Crunch offer a delightful balance of sweet, tart, and nutty flavors. Soft, chewy blondies are swirled with vibrant lemon curd and studded with juicy blueberries, finished with a satisfying almond crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 120g (0.5 cup) Unsalted Butter, Melted: Creates a chewier texture.
- 200g (1 cup) Light Brown Sugar: Adds moisture and molasses flavor.
- 2 Large Eggs: Provides structure and richness.
- 1 tsp (5ml) Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract: Enhances flavor.
- 130g (1 cup) All-Purpose Flour: Provides structure; avoid overmixing.
- 1 tsp (5g) Baking Powder: Helps blondies rise.
- 0.5 tsp (2g) Salt: Balances sweetness.
- 150g (1 cup) Fresh Blueberries: Adds juicy sweetness.
- 1 Lemon – Zest (1 tsp) and Juice (2 tbsp): Adds bright citrus flavor.
- 60g (0.25 cup) Granulated Sugar (for lemon curd): Sweetens and thickens the curd.
- 30g (2 tbsp) Unsalted Butter (for lemon curd): Adds richness to the curd.
- 1 Large Egg Yolk (for lemon curd): Thickens the lemon curd.
- 30g (0.25 cup) Toasted Almond Slivers: Adds crunch and nutty flavor.
- Powdered Sugar for Dusting: Adds sweetness and finishing touch.
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep Pan: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a 9×9 inch pan with parchment paper.
- Make Lemon Curd: Combine lemon juice, zest, sugar, and butter; heat until sugar dissolves.
- Whisk in Egg Yolk: Whisk in egg yolk until thickened (2-3 minutes).
- Cool Lemon Curd: Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
- Prepare Blondie Batter: Whisk melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Incorporate Eggs & Vanilla: Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet & Dry: Gently fold dry into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold in blueberries.
- Layer Batter: Spread half the batter into the pan.
- Add Lemon Swirls: Drop spoonfuls of lemon curd and swirl.
- Top with Batter: Top with remaining batter and swirl again.
- Sprinkle with Almonds: Sprinkle with toasted almond slivers.
- Bake Blondies: Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
- Cool & Cut: Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then cut into squares.
Notes
For perfectly moist blondies, start checking for doneness at 20 minutes. A toothpick should come out with a few moist crumbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: blondies,lemon,blueberry,almond,baking,dessert,sweet,tart,crunchy