Have you ever heard of strawberry brownies? If not, you’re in for a treat! These mouth-watering delights are the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. The recipe calls for fresh, ripe strawberries, which are pureed and mixed with a buttery cake batter. The result is a dense, moist treat that’s bursting with fruity flavor.
Ready to try a new kind of brownie? These Strawberry Lemon Brownies are decadent and oh-so-delicious!
Craving something sweet is quite natural. If you love regular brownies, then you are going to ENJOY these Strawberry Lemon Brownies. The best way to describe these brownies is that they are very moist and soft.
What Are Strawberry Lemon Brownies?
Enjoying a brownie with a hint of lemon and strawberry will blow your mind. Of course, in your mind, you are thinking brownies are only chocolate. Well, these brownies are so much more than that and you will LOVE the outcome of these.
Every year, you have to make at least one strawberry dessert. This dessert should be the one you choose. You’ll love the way these Strawberry Lemon Bars turn out.
If you prefer your desserts moist and soft, then this recipe is for you. You’ll get that juicy and tart flavor that you’re looking for in a fruit-based dessert.
What’s in Strawberry Lemon Blondies?
Curiosity will get the best of you with this dessert. If you’re curious about what’s in it, you’re in luck. The list of ingredients isn’t crazy! You can grab these ingredients from the store and start making the dessert in no time.
- Box of strawberry cake mix (I used Betty Crocker) – You can use whatever kind of strawberry cake mix you have in the pantry.
- Fresh strawberries (chopped) – Fresh is always best, but if all you have on hand is frozen, you can use those.
- Lemon juice – If lemon juice is all you have, use it. Don’t be afraid to use freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Large eggs – You’ll need the large eggs in this recipe to help make sure the brownies bake properly.
Making the glaze is also super easy. For the glaze, you will need powdered sugar and lemon juice. You will mix the powdered sugar and lemon juice. The glaze will eventually be poured on top of the brownies. If the glaze is too thick, just add a little extra water or lemon juice to it.
How to Make Strawberry Lemon Brownies
Preheat the oven.
Line a baking dish with parchment paper and then spray it.
Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl.
Pour the batter into the baking dish and bake.
Allow the brownies to cook and then cool them for 10 minutes.
Make the glaze and pour it on top of the brownies.
Let everything cool completely before serving.
Strawberry Lemon Bars Baking Tips
Cooking something new can be a little hard. However, you can use the right baking tips to help make sure you have the best outcome.
- You can cut the edges off of the bars if you want clean edges on all sides.
- Bake in a ceramic baking dish for the best outcome with lemon and strawberry brownies.
- The batter for the brownies might seem thick when you’re working with it. Be patient and spread it out evenly in the pan. It’s worth taking your time with.
- Serving these Strawberry Lemon Brownies fresh is best. Your guests will LOVE the flavor that comes out of these bars.
Why You Should Make These Strawberry Lemon Bars
Although the opinion of every person that bakes varies, there are a few major reasons why you may want to consider making these lemon bars. Here are some favorite reasons why:
- You don’t need a blender to make this recipe. Win-win. That means there are fewer dishes to wash when you’re done.
- These lemon bars are packed with a fruity flavor. While not every person loves this flavor, a lot of people do.
- Don’t love chocolate? Not every person in the world loves chocolate. If you aren’t a chocolate lover, then this dessert is even better of an option for you.
- Warm flavors rock! Sometimes you want a dessert with warm flavors. There is just something about this recipe that screams warmth and deliciousness.
- Bursting with flavor. If you’re tired of having baked desserts with no flavor, then this recipe is for you. The brownies are bursting with lemon and strawberry flavor.
This list only includes 6 reasons to make this dish, but there are many more. Craving something sweet that’s bursting with flavor is reason enough to make this sweet treat.
If you’re looking for a new dessert to try, look no further than strawberry brownies. They’re the perfect addition to any summer cookout or afternoon snack. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you!
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Ingredients
- 1 15.25 oz box of strawberry cake mix I used Betty Crocker
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries chopped
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 2 large eggs
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice add a few extra drops if needed for desired consistency
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Line an 8” square baking dish with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, strawberries, lemon juice, and eggs with a hand mixer or fork until smooth.
- Pour batter into the baking dish and bake for 18-20 minutes or until set (to test, insert a toothpick into the middle of the brownies until it comes out clean).
- Let brownies cool for 10 minutes before removing the parchment paper from the pan.
- Make the glaze by combining the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
- Pour glaze over brownies and over the edges. Let cool completely on a cooling rack and cut into squares.
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