Description
To truly appreciate these yuzu miso white chocolate blondies, it helps to understand what a blondie is at its core and how this variation elevates the traditional concept. While a standard brownie relies heavily on dark or milk cocoa solids to build its deep chocolate profile, a traditional blondie relies on the rich, molasses-forward warmth of brown sugar paired with butter. It offers a golden color, a chewy crumb, and a flavor profile reminiscent of butterscotch or rich caramel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 115 g unsalted butter, melted
- 150 g light brown sugar
- 50 g granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ tbsp white miso paste
- 1–2 tbsp yuzu juice
- 1 tsp finely grated yuzu zest, optional
- 150 g all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 120 g white chocolate, roughly chopped
- 40 g macadamia nuts or pistachios, roughly chopped, optional
For the topping
- 50 g white chocolate, melted
- A little yuzu zest
- Pinch of flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven: Preheat the oven to 175°C / 350°F. Line an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients: Whisk in the egg, egg yolk, vanilla, white miso, yuzu juice, and yuzu zest until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients: Sift in the flour and baking powder, then add the salt. Fold gently until just combined. Don’t overmix.
- Add the chocolate: Fold in the chopped white chocolate and nuts, if using.
- Bake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the center is just set. Avoid overbaking—the center should remain soft and chewy.
- Cool: Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into 12 squares.
- Decorate: Drizzle with melted white chocolate, then finish with a little yuzu zest and flaky sea salt.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: ~300 kcal