These fresh Cherry Blondies are thick, chewy, and made with a gooey white chocolate base. It’s an easy, one-bowl recipe that will be your go-to for cherry season.
Put a platter of these blondies out at a potluck and you’ll find only crumbs when it’s time to head home. And be prepared, everyone will be asking you for this recipe. They are that good!
As a kid one of my fondest memories was cherry picking with my grandma and grandpa. The cherry trees were loaded with so many bright red cherries, it looked as if they were decorated for Christmas.
I can hear grandma telling me, “Bethie-Annie you better get to picking and stop eating all those cherries! They weigh you when you leave to see how many cherries you ate!” Grandpa just laughed. Me on the other hand, I shaped up and started picking!
For more yummy cherry desserts, try my White Forest Cake or this Cherry Delight Dessert. You might also like my Cherry BBQ Sauce or Cherry Mocktail.
Ingredients in Cherry Blondies
These blondies are 8 simple and common household ingredients, other than the cherries. Keep reading for important notes and potential substitutions.
- Unsalted Butter: No need to bring it to room temperature because we will be melting it. If you only have salted butter, you can use that but omit the added salt in the recipe.
- White Chocolate Chips: This is the chocolate base to our blondies. I prefer chips but white chocolate chopped off the block works as well.
- Sugar: Granulated or cane sugar works best.
- Eggs: The only note I have is to get them out of the refrigerator first. They do not need to be at room temperature but they shouldn’t be super cold either.
- Vanilla Extract: Always use pure extracts for the best flavor.
- Flour: This recipe uses all-purpose flour, but you can also use gluten free 1:1 for a very similar outcome.
- Salt: Helps boost and balance flavors.
- Cherries: We use fresh dark red cherries in this recipe. I do not recommend using frozen cherries, they let off too much moisture and ruin the texture of the blondie.
- Sliced Almonds: These add crunch and a savory texture.
Special Baking Equipment Needed
You’ll love how this recipe requires no stand mixer or hand mixer! You only need a large bowl, a silicone spatula, and a whisk. The blondies will bake in an 8 x 8 baking dish, so you will need that too and some parchment paper.
How to Make Cherry Blondies
This recipe is a quick and easy one. Below are the basic steps, the recipe card further down has full instructions.
1. MELT TOGETHER THE BLONDIE BASE. This requires melting the butter, adding the chocolate chips and letting them melt before mixing together. More notes on this step in the next section.
2. MIX UP THE BATTER. Whisk together the blondie base and granulated sugar. Add the vanilla extract, then eggs. Fold in the all-purpose flour, salt, and chopped fresh cherries.
3. BAKE THE CHERRY BLONDIES. Pour the batter into a baking dish and smooth it out. Top with sliced almonds and more chopped fresh cherries. Bake until a toothpick test comes out clean and allow them to cool before cutting.
A Note On The Melted White Chocolate Blondie Base
The secret to these cherry blondies is melting together the butter and white chocolate. Doing this gives your blondies the gooey and fudgy consistency that is so addicting. White chocolate can sometimes be difficult to melt because it has a tendency to seize and get clumpy, but with butter it is made easier.
I use the same method as making a chocolate ganache. You will melt the butter and then add the chocolate chips. As they sit in the hot butter they will melt, making it easier to stir into a smooth and chocolatey blondie base.
Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ’s
Blondies are like a vanilla brownie. Instead of chocolate or cocoa powder, we use white chocolate chips to make the chocolatey base. I have yet to come across someone who did not like these after they tried them!
Cherry Blondies store really well, but they should be kept in an airtight container so they don’t dry out. At room temperature they last for 5 days, in the refrigerator for 10 days, and in the freezer for 4 months.
More Blondie Recipes You Might Enjoy:
If you love this recipe, feel free to swap the cherries for all your favorite fresh fruits. It is truly versatile… kind of like your favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe.
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Cherry Blondies
EQUIPMENT
INGREDIENTS
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup fresh cherries - chopped, plus more for topping
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
INSTRUCTIONS
- Melt the butter, and while it's still hot add the white chocolate chips. Allow it to sit for 5 minutes before stirring the butter and chocolate together until smooth. Set aside to slightly cool, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 °F and center oven rack. Line 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and non-stick cooking spray.
- In a separate bowl add the slightly cooled white chocolate mixture and granulated sugar. Whisk together for a minute or two until it's fully incorporated and some of the sugar has absorbed.
- Add the vanilla and then eggs. Whisk until incorporated.
- Add the flour and salt, use a silicone spatula to fold a few times until the batter begins to come together.
- Add the fresh chopped cherries and fold them in. Don't over mix it or the batter will turn a pink color.
- Pour the batter into baking dish and evenly spread it out. Top with sliced almonds and a few more cherries.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes. The top and edges should be caramelized and brown. A toothpick test in the center should come out clean with a few crumbs.
- Allow the cherry blondies to cool until room temperature. Remove them from the pan and cut into 9 or 12 slices before serving.
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RECIPE NOTES
Storing Information:
- Room temperature, in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Refrigerated, in an airtight container for up to 10 days.
- Frozen, wrapped in plastic wrap and in an airtight container for up to 4 months.
Metric conversions are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information.
THESE WERE SO GOOD AND EASY TO MAKE
Thank you for the rave review! So glad you enjoyed them!
~Elizabeth
Oh my gosh, those look good!
Thank you very much!