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Lemon White Chocolate Brownies Recipe

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  • Author: Simon
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 16 brownies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Lemon Brownies combine the rich, buttery texture of classic brownies with a bright, zesty lemon flavor. Enhanced with white chocolate chips and topped with a creamy lemon cream cheese frosting, this dessert offers a delightful balance of sweet and tangy notes, perfect for a refreshing twist on a traditional favorite.

Ingredients

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Batter

  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 3 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Topping

  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Cream Butter: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to cream the butter until smooth and fluffy, forming a creamy base for your batter.
  3. Add Sugar and Lemon Zest: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together sugar and lemon zest to infuse the sugar with bright lemon flavor. Add this to the butter and cream together thoroughly. Then mix in vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to incorporate fully.
  4. Melt White Chocolate: Place white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and melt slowly in the microwave, starting with 20 seconds and then heating in 10-second increments until just melted to avoid overheating.
  5. Combine Chocolate and Lemon Juice: Stir melted white chocolate into the butter mixture, then add lemon juice and mix everything together until well combined.
  6. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Whisk salt into the flour, then gradually add the flour to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined to maintain a tender texture.
  7. Bake the Batter: Pour the batter into your prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 35-38 minutes, checking at around 25 minutes. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil to prevent overbrowning. Use a toothpick to test doneness; it should come out clean. Remove from oven and cool.
  8. Prepare Topping: While brownies cool, beat cream cheese in a small bowl with a hand mixer until smooth. Add powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest, mixing until creamy and smooth.
  9. Apply Topping and Chill: Once brownies are completely cool, spread the lemon cream cheese topping evenly over them. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure brownies are completely cooled before adding the cream cheese topping to prevent melting.
  • Adjust lemon juice quantity in the topping to your desired tartness—start with 1 tablespoon and increase if preferred.
  • Do not overheat the white chocolate as it can seize and become grainy.
  • Line the baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal and clean-up.
  • Check ovens for doneness early as baking times can vary.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Lemon Brownies, lemon dessert, white chocolate brownies, lemon cream cheese frosting, easy lemon brownies

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