I warned you–those Lemon Mascarpone Blondies were put to the top of my To Try list the minute I saw them. But first, a moment or 2 of excitement.
First, our fence is up–see it in the backyard? Extra special thanks to my mom and dad for helping us to get it in way before we could have 
otherwise. Our dogs thank you too! Second, I have learned that my backyard (well the field we don’t mow behind the part we do) is probably a breeding ground for Eastern Box Turtles–so that turtle was not a fluke! So Exciting! And last but nearly as exciting is that my Makrut lime tree has a lime!!!! I did not even know it was possible (I thought it needed 2 trees and certainly to be outside year round in a more tropical environment). I actually gasped and shrieked when I saw it–just ask my sister, who was on the phone with me! Talk about flourishing and loving the new digs!
But anyway, about the Lemon Mascarpone Blondies. These were excellent. In a fit of attempting to be a bit more health conscious, I did try subbing in some oil, which I think made them cakier, but honestly next time I would go all butter. They just were not as dense as I wanted–totally my fault. But the flavor was very good and very unique. They had the deep caramelization of a blondie with the refreshing tang of lemon and creamy richness of mascarpone. Quite the heady combo.
Because this is a recipe I just featured on To Try Tuesday, I am going to link to the recipe rather than copying it out. Because I would use all butter next time I am linking you to Simply Recipes, but thanks to Joanne at Eats Well With Others for cluing me in to the recipe.
Oh.My.YUM!! These look amazing. I have some leftover ricotta and wonder if I could sub that for the mascarpone…
Congrats on the lime! We had a tree that died before it ever bore fruit 🙁
I'm so jealous you're growing your own…lime.
Ooh…must try these!!
This post is making me want a house after all (or at least the yard to go with it!)…
OMG thatgirl you just made me snort! 🙂 🙂 🙂
You know what's sad? I live in FL! You would think that I take advantage of our ideal weather and have a mack daddy garden but uh, no! In my defense I really don't have time but everytime I see everyone else's I think I need to bump that up on the list of things to accomplish.
Do you think cream cheese would work as well? I've used mascarpone in blondies before and thought it a waste of such a pricey albeit yummy ingredient.
~ingrid
Ingrid: I think cream cheese would work fine. And, granted I do not live in Florida, but I would think a kaffir lime tree planted in the ground would need very little attention. Since I live in the north I do need to think about it, but this summer it has been very left alone outside, other tan watering it I guess.
Wow. I'm not sure what excites me more, the Lime or the Recipe!
Congrat's on both!!
I am so glad that you liked these! It always makes me nervous when people make things that I have posted about because tastes can differ so much.
Congrats on the lime. That is awesome! I hope there are more to come.
well, you’ve gotta start somewhere, and one lime is better than no limes, which is what i have. before ya know it, you’ll be making lime mascarpone brownies (which have a terrific texture, by the way).
Laura – As I was staring in awe at the Sopa Tarasca, the word 'blondie' caught my eye in your sidebar, as did lemon-lime-mascarpone. For me, blondies always trump brownies, (I'm a vanilla gal), and with the beautiful limes I have, I know I'll be tackling them some time in the next week or two. You did a beautiful job as always, and I wish you were able to participate in the DB challenges, as with your talent, you'd be rocking them to kingdom come!
Brownies look great! The fence looks great, and the turtle is cute too!