Lemon Crumb Bars Recipe
These Lemon Crumb Bars are a delightful combination of zesty lemon filling and a buttery crumb crust, making them the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.
- 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 14 oz can 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 Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely, then refrigerate until firm. For cleaner slices, chill the bars thoroughly or freeze briefly before cutting to prevent the filling from oozing.
- Optional: For an extra treat, dip the bottom half of the frozen bars in melted white chocolate. Place them on a wax paper-lined baking sheet and refrigerate until set.
Notes
- These bars are best enjoyed chilled.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of lemon zest for a more or less intense lemon flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 58mg
Keywords: Lemon Crumb Bars, Lemon Bars, Dessert Recipe
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