Lemon Myrtle, White Chocolate & Raspberry Blondies
Prep Time: 10 mins.
Cooking Time: 35-40 mins.
Makes: 12
These slightly sweet and buttery Lemon Myrtle, White Chocolate and Raspberry Blondies are next level delicious. They are perfect for morning tea, an afternoon treat or as a decadent dessert served warm with vanilla bean ice cream. The classic combination of white chocolate and raspberries partners perfectly with our native Lemon Myrtle, making these blondies hard to resist.
- 125g butter
- 250g white chocolate, chopped
- 1 1/2 tsps Lemon Myrtle
- 110 grams raw sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 125g plain flour
- pinch sea salt
- 120g fresh raspberries
These slightly sweet and buttery Lemon Myrtle, White Chocolate and Raspberry Blondies are next level delicious. They are perfect for morning tea, an afternoon treat or as a decadent dessert served warm with vanilla bean ice cream. The classic combination of white chocolate and raspberries partners perfectly with our native Lemon Myrtle, making these blondies hard to resist.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (fan-forced) / 190°C (standard). Grease an 18 cm square-baking tin and line with baking paper.
- In a medium size saucepan melt the butter and 150 grams of the white chocolate together over low-medium heat, stirring regularly until smooth. Add TASC Lemon Myrtle and stir to combine. Remove from heat.
- Whisk the eggs, sugar and vanilla together in a large bowl using a stand or hand mixer, until pale, creamy and slightly thickened. Slowly pour in the melted white chocolate mixture and continue mixing until well combined.
- Sift the flour and salt into the bowl and fold in Fold in half of the remaining chocolate and half the fresh raspberries.
- Pour into prepared baking tin. Scatter remaining chocolate and raspberries over top and gently press to help them sink into the mixture. Bake in oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until lightly golden on top.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes in the tin before turning out onto a wire rack to continue cooling.
To serve: Cut into squares and enjoy on their own with your favourite hot beverage or for a more decadent desert, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.
Tips- For a gluten free version, swap out plain flour for gluten free flour.
- Add 1/2 a cup of chopped macadamia nuts for something different.
- Keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.
Recipe @jules_mckie for The Australian Superfood Co.
Styling & photography @jules_mckie