This White Chocolate Raspberry Blondie Recipe is the perfect anytime dessert! The combination of sweet white chocolate and tart raspberry jam is irresistible, and the blondies melt in your mouth. If you're looking for a show-stopping easy dessert to impress your friends and family, look no further than these amazing blondies!
Raspberries are a favorite in our house. When they are in season and on sale at the farmer's market each person would really sit down with a fresh pint and happily eat them all. At other times of the year, we try to add that vibrant flavor of tart raspberries to everything from cookies to brownies, and smoothies.
These chewy white chocolate raspberry bars are a good idea anytime we need to bring a finger dessert to a backyard picnic or church function. This white chocolate blondies recipe is one of our top 3 blondie recipes.
Pair with this Starbucks Raspberry Mocha Recipe for an amazing combo. And if you love white chocolate make sure to try our Starbucks White Hot Chocolate next!
Ingredients
Butter - I always use salted butter in my recipes. It is easier to keep one type of butter in the house and we prefer salted butter. If you have unsalted butter simply add an extra pinch of salt.
Sugar - White sugar adds a subtle sweetness without changing the other flavors.
Brown sugar - Brown sugar has a warm flavor from added molasses.
Egg - The egg is the binder in these blondies. I don't think you would be able to omit it.
Vanilla - Vanilla extract enhances the other flavors. You won't really taste it when you add it but you would be surprised what a difference there is if you forget to add it.
Flour - I use white all-purpose flour is this recipe. I'm not sure other flours would work but if you try one, such as a gluten-free baking blend, please let me know how they turn out.
Baking soda - Baking soda helps the blondies to rise.
Salt - Adding salt will enrich the other flavors in the white chocolate raspberry blondies.
White chocolate chips - White chocolate is the star here along with the raspberries. If you prefer you can use white chocolate chunks.
Raspberry jam - Make sure to choose a vibrantly colored and flavored jam to make that raspberry flavor really shine through. I prefer using a jam with seeds for this recipe to give a little more contrast and texture.
How to Make this White Chocolate Raspberry Blondie Recipe
The full list of ingredients with measurements is below the blog post in the recipe card.
Prep: Line a baking dish with parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray for the best results.
Step One: Cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy with a hand mixer in a large bowl. You can mix the batter in a stand mixer or even by hand with a wooden spoon. This is easiest when using room-temperature butter.
Top Tip
Be careful if you soften butter in the microwave or you can end up with melted butter. If you don't have time to let it sit out to soften I recommend microwaving in 5-second increments at 50% power. It should only take 10-15 seconds to soften.
Step Two: Stir in the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Step Three: Mix in most of the flour.
Step Four: Add the rest of the dry ingredients gently. Next, fold in half the chips just until incorporated.
Step Five: Spread the batter in the prepared pan.
Step Six: Top the blondie batter with the jam. You can swirl it in gently if you'd like.
Step Seven: Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the top.
Step Eight: Bake the blondies until golden brown, firm to the touch, and until a toothpick comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
Variations
Chocolate Chips - Swap some or all of the white chocolate chips for semisweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, or dark chocolate chips. We love chocolate chip blondies in my house.
Brownies - To switch this into a brownie recipe simply replace ½ cup of the flour with cocoa powder.
Without Jam - You can omit the jam and just make a plain white chocolate blondie recipe.
Fresh Raspberries - To make this with fresh raspberries you will want them to cook down a bit so they don't release too much liquid. Place them in a small saucepan with a couple of tablespoons of sugar and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it looks like jam. Frozen raspberries can be used in the same manner.
Topping - If you want to change up the look of the white chocolate blondies melt some of the white chocolate chips and drizzle the melted white chocolate on top after they cool.
Blueberries - Swap out the jam for a blueberry jam for another great blondie recipe.
You can also take this flavor combo to the next level and make our Chocolate Raspberry Tart using white chocolate.
Common Questions
Is a blondie the same as a brownie?
In general, a blondie is a dessert bar that is similar to a brownie. Both desserts typically have a chocolate flavor, but a blondie uses brown sugar instead of cocoa powder. As a result, blondies are generally lighter in color than brownies. There may also be slight variations in the texture and flavor of the two desserts, depending on the recipe that is used. Both are delicious so make sure to try our Espresso Brownies Recipe too.
Why is it called a blondie?
A blondie is a type of dessert that is made with brown sugar, butter, and flour. The name comes from the fact that the dessert is light in color, like a blonde person's hair.
Where do blondies come from?
The origins of blondies are somewhat disputed. Some say that they were first made in the early 1900s in the United States, while others claim that they were invented in Australia.
How do I store blondies?
To store blondies, first, allow them to cool completely. Once cooled, either cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap or transfer them to an airtight container. If you are stacking them, make sure to place a piece of wax paper between each layer of this white chocolate raspberry blondie recipe because the jam topping can be sticky.
You can also wrap them individually for portion control and then freeze them in a freezer bag. Blondies can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days. Store them in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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📖 Recipe
White Chocolate Raspberry Blondie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1.5 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup raspberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350. Line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
- Cream together the butter and sugars until smooth.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla.
- Mix in half the flour, the baking soda, and the salt until smooth. Add in the remaining flour just until incorporated.
- Stir in half the white chocolate chips. Spread in the prepared pan.
- Drop dollops of jam on top. Spread gently. Sprinkle the remaining chips on top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until the center no longer jiggles and the bars are golden brown. Cool completely.
Nutrition
Originally Published September 28, 2022. Revised and Republished February 14, 2024.
Shadi
Easy and delicious, this one is a keeper. I know I’m going to make it over and over again!
Gina
Blondies are so good! Add white chocolate and raspberry and I am in love! Wow these were fantastic! Thanks for the great recipe!