Lemon Curd Blondie Bars
ShareSoft and gooey homemade lemon curd blondie bars, bursting with lemon flavor! A fun dessert for spring and summer!
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I’ve been doing a ton of spring cleaning this year, one room at a time. Major purging and cleaning. A few things I’ve learned in the process… Mr Clean sponges are not always the best choice. But when that doesn’t work, Goo Gone does. They’re both wonder products though. They each have their uses. I just wish the sponges didn’t fall apart so easily! They’re magic, but they should really last longer than they do. Then they’d be extra magical.
Also… I apparently need to start keeping an inventory of my supplies. I have SO much of various things, which of course is a good thing because I won’t need to buy them for a while, but I never remember that. For example, glue sticks. We’ll use them, but I have SO many… probably because they were on sale and I bought large packages. Oops! I have a good stash of holiday sparklers too. They’re so cheap, I always find myself buying a package or two when they’re back on shelves. I could go a few years without buying any and we’d be all set. Seriously. Someone remind me this year, no glue sticks or sparklers please!
I’ve been craving lemon since Christmas was over. I have a feeling that won’t change until it’s apple season. So, expect to see lots more lemon goodness in the coming months!
I’m a sucker for a good bar. But, instead of making classic lemon bars, I decided to transform my favorite blondie bars into super gooey lemon blondie bars. A nice pop of lemony flavor everyone will love!
These are ridiculously easy to whip up. They literally take 5 minutes to prep.
Soft and gooey homemade lemon blondie bars, bursting with lemon flavor! These bars are an absolute must make for all lemon fans! Make sure these are part of your spring and summer dessert plans!
Lemon Curd Blondie Bars
Ingredients
- 3/4 C unsalted butter softened
- 1 C granulated sugar
- 1/4 C light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 C Lemon curd
- 1 1/4 C all purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment, leaving overhang on all four sides.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat together butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Mix in eggs, one at a time. Scrape bowl as needed. Mix in salt and baking powder, followed by lemon zest. Add lemon curd one tablespoon at a time, mixing until just combined. Lastly, mix in flour, increasing speed and mixing until fully combined and no streaks remain.
- Press batter into prepared pan, creating an even layer. Lightly grease hands if needed to prevent sticking.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until edges are just golden. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Remove bars by grabbing the parchment paper, pulling up and outwards. Using a sharp knife, cut into 9 equal pieces. Store in an airtight container.
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Given my obsession with all things lemon, these look incredible! What a great way to start the week.
Totally agree! :)
These look like they would just melt in your mouth! I can almost taste that tart-sweet flavor.
Thanks, Lindsay!
Nothing says summer like lemon bars! I love these lemon blondies! They look so perfect :)
Thanks, Tammy!
These look so melt in your mouth delicious! Definitely a perfect dessert for spring and summer barbecues and picnics!
Thanks, Taylor!
thank you for this lemon blondie recipe, was just wondering what I was going to do with the lemon curd that was leftover from the tarts I made the other day :)
Enjoy!! :)
Can the sugar be reduced in this recipe?
You could certainly give it a try.
Topped these with a basic lemon icing glaze and it took it to the next level! They were a HUGE hit with my family and have been requested to be made again on Christmas. Thanks for the recipe! Love it.
So glad you enjoyed them, Rose! :)
Hi, just wondering how long these will store at room temp? Or should they be kept in the fridge? And if so, how long will they keep in the fridge?
Thanks!
You can keep these at room temperature easily for several days or more. You can definitely keep them in the fridge if you prefer but isn’t necessary.
My lemon-loving husband absolutely loved these blondies as did I. Thanks for the recipe!
So glad you both enjoyed them!
These look delicious I have just started to bake for a elective(i’m in 7th grade and is home schooled) I bake something every week I thinking about baking this for this week.
Good luck! I hope you enjoy them. :)
These were delicious and are definitely being added to the dessert rotation!
So glad you enjoyed them, Kristin!
These were absolutely delicious. I have some lemon curd to use that I made a few weeks ago, and this was the perfect recipe. They were a bit sweet, so I might cut down on the sugar the next time. I also made them gluten free by using King Arthur’s measure for measure flour. A very moist blondie brownie. Yum!
So glad you enjoyed them!
Any substitute for eggs?
I wouldn’t recommend removing eggs from this recipe as they’re also used to make the lemon curd.
Hi Rachel,
Would it be ok to freeze these blondie bars?
These should freeze well! :)
I just made these after looking up a way to use up lemon curd. Really enjoyed them- thank you!
So glad you enjoyed them, Kate!
I have made these several times, and they are always a hit.
Because I had extra lemon curd on hand, and was looking for a way to use it up, I swirled additional curd into the batter after smoothing the batter in the pan. To fancy them up for presentation I made a lemon glaze, with powdered sugar and lemon juice, to drizzle on top.
So glad you enjoyed them!