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Lemon Crumb Bars

Lemon Crumb Bars That Brighten Your Day with Sunshine Flavor

These Lemon Crumb Bars are a delightful dessert with bright citrus flavor that will brighten your day.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cold, high-quality for crumbly texture
  • 1 2/3 all-purpose flour spoon and leveled
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar light brown sugar can be used
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt balances sweetness
For the Lemon Filling
  • 2 large fresh lemons juice and zest
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk creamy base for filling
For the Topping
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour binds the crumb topping
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar sweetens the crumb topping
  • optional variations (e.g., coconut or berries) for customizing

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • pastry cutter or fork

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together flour, sugar, and salt for the crust. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press two-thirds into the pan and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  3. For the filling, zest and juice the lemons. Whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, eggs, and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
  4. Pour lemon filling over baked crust gently. Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture on top.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes until filling sets and topping turns golden brown.
  6. Let cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  7. Lift bars out using parchment overhang, slice into squares, and dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh lemons and room temperature eggs. Customize with various fruits for different flavors.

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