Pistachio, rose & white chocolate blondies

• pistachios↗60g g
• white chocolate↗150g g

  chopped

• unsalted butter↗100g g

  cubed, plus extra for the tin

• light brown soft sugar↗200g g
• large eggs↗2
• rosewater½-1 tbsp tbsp
• plain flour↗85g g
• white chocolate↗100g g

  chips

• dried rose petals

  to decorate (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and butter and line a 20 x 20cm baking tin. Tip the pistachios into a pan and toast over a medium heat for 3-4 mins until aromatic, tossing occasionally so they don’t burn. Set aside.

2. 2

   Melt the chopped white chocolate and butter together, either in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water or in the microwave in short bursts. Leave to cool slightly, then beat in the brown sugar with a wooden spoon. Add the eggs, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the rosewater and ¼ tsp salt. Sieve in the flour and gently fold together.

3. 3

   Roughly chop the cooled pistachios, then add them to the blondie mix and fold in the white chocolate chips. Pour the mixture into the lined baking tin.

4. 4

   Bake for 35-40 mins until set and golden brown, then leave to cool completely before slicing. To serve, scatter with dried rose petals, if you like.