Description
These Lemon Crumb Bars are a delightful combination of zesty lemon flavor and buttery crumbly goodness. Perfect for citrus lovers!
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.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, salt, and baking soda.
- Add Sweeteners: Stir in the granulated sugar and brown sugar.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Mix the melted butter and vanilla extract, then add them to the dry ingredients. Stir until well combined.
- Prepare Crust: Press half of the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Make Lemon Filling: While the crust is baking, whisk together the condensed milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and egg yolks.
- Layer 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.
- Optional Chocolate Dip: 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
- For cleaner slices, chill the bars thoroughly or freeze briefly before cutting to prevent the filling from oozing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 37 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Lemon Crumb Bars, Lemon Bars Recipe, Citrus Dessert
