Lemon Crumb Bars Recipe
These Lemon Crumb Bars are a delightful combination of tart lemon filling and buttery crumb topping, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures in every bite. A simple yet impressive dessert that is sure to please a crowd.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 37 minutes
- Total Time: 57 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Crumble:
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Lemon Filling:
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 large egg yolks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan with baking spray.
- Prepare the crumble: In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, salt, and baking soda. Stir in the granulated sugar and brown sugar. Mix the melted butter and vanilla extract, then add them to the dry ingredients. Stir until well combined.
- Press the crust: Press half of the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Make the lemon filling: While the crust is baking, whisk together the condensed milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and egg yolks.
- Assemble and bake: Once the crust is done, pour the lemon filling over it. Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture evenly over the top. Bake for an additional 20–22 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Cool and refrigerate: Allow the bars to cool completely, then refrigerate until firm.
- Slice and serve: For cleaner slices, chill the bars thoroughly or freeze briefly before cutting to prevent the filling from oozing. Optional: Dip the bottom half of the frozen bars in melted white chocolate for an extra treat.
Notes
- These bars are best served chilled for a refreshing treat.
- Experiment with different citrus flavors like lime or orange for a twist on this recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Lemon Crumb Bars, Lemon Bars, Dessert Recipe, Citrus Dessert
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