Description
Lemon Crumb Bars: A sunny, zesty dessert that melts in your mouth—these lemon crumb bars pair a buttery, golden crust with a sweet-tart lemon filling for the ultimate citrusy treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 1½ tbsp lemon zest
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
- 2 egg yolks
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter, flour, sugar, salt, and lemon zest until crumbly.
- Press two-thirds of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and egg yolks until smooth.
- Pour the lemon filling over the crust and spread evenly.
- Crumble the remaining dough mixture on top of the lemon filling.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the center is set.
- Let cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Chill time helps bars firm up for clean cuts.
- For a lighter lemon flavor, reduce lemon zest to 1 teaspoon.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: Approximately 300 per bar
- Sugar: Approximately 28 g
- Sodium: Approximately 100 mg
- Fat: Approximately 16 g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: Approximately 3 g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 50 mg
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