What are blondies?
Blondies are like giant, soft cookies, somewhere between brownies and regular cookies, with a rich caramel flavor thanks to the brown sugar. In this version, they’re made with chunks of pecans, chocolate, and caramel, topped with a cream cheese filling. Simply DELICIOUS!
Pecan, Caramel, and Cream Cheese Blondies
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minutesLooking for a dessert everyone will love? These blondies with pecans, caramel, and cream cheese are absolutely delicious! Soft and chewy with crunchy pecans, a hint of caramel, and a creamy cheese filling. A simple and indulgent recipe, perfect for sharing !
Ingredients
- Blondies
1 ½ cups all-purpose white flour
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup dark brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 tbsp vanilla extract
9 Irrésistibles pecan clusters, chopped into ¼-inch pieces
Fleur de sel, for garnish
- Cream Cheese Filling
½ package (125g) Sélection cream cheese, at room temperature
1 egg
1 tbsp white sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and position the rack in the middle. Line an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Prepare the blondies batter. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter with the brown sugar and white sugar until smooth.
- Add the 2 eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Fold in the flour mixture using a spatula. Stir in 7 chopped pecan clusters. Set aside.
- Prepare the cream cheese filling. In a small bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese, 1 egg, and 1 tablespoon of white sugar until smooth.
- Spread half of the blondie batter into the prepared baking dish. Evenly spread the cream cheese filling over the batter. Using a spoon, drop 7 to 8 dollops of the remaining blondie batter on top, then gently spread with a spatula. It doesn’t need to be perfect; the blondies will puff up during baking.
- Decorate with 2 chopped pecan clusters on top.
- Bake for 32 to 37 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
- Let cool completely. Sprinkle a bit of fleur de sel on top and cut into 16 equal pieces.
Storing Blondies
Store the blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. In the fridge, they’ll last up to 5-6 days.
Freezing Blondies
Blondies freeze well! Once cooled, slice them, wrap them in plastic, and place them in an airtight container or bag. They last up to 3 months. Simply thaw at room temperature when ready to enjoy.
