Description
Lemon Crumb Bars are a delightful treat combining the zingy brightness of lemons with a buttery, crumbly texture.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup Granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ¾ cup Cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 Large eggs
- ¾ cup Granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp Lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
- ⅓ cup Fresh lemon juice
- Pinch Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a bit of overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the vanilla.
- Press two-thirds of the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust. Reserve the remaining third for the crumble topping.
- Bake the crust for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until smooth. Add the flour, lemon zest, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until fully combined and slightly thickened.
- Pour the lemon filling over the warm crust. Sprinkle the reserved crumble mixture evenly over the top of the lemon filling.
- Bake for 20–23 minutes, or until the filling is set and the topping is golden brown.
- Let the bars cool in the pan for about 30 minutes, then transfer to the fridge to chill for at least 1 hour before slicing.
- Once fully set, use the parchment overhang to lift out and cut into squares.
Notes
Use fresh lemons for the best flavor. Chill before slicing for neat squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg