Description
Lemon Crumb Bars are a delightful dessert that perfectly balances tangy lemon filling with a buttery crumbly crust. Ideal for summer gatherings, potlucks, or simply as a refreshing treat at home, this easy recipe is sure to impress. The luscious lemon flavor, combined with the satisfying texture of the crumb topping, makes these bars irresistible. Plus, they can be made ahead of time and chilled for a cool dessert option!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- ⅔ cup fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, and baking powder. Stir in melted butter until crumbly. Press two-thirds of this mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- For the filling, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, heavy cream, salt, and fresh lemon juice until smooth. Pour over the baked crust.
- Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture on top and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until set and golden.
- Cool completely before refrigerating for at least four hours. Slice and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg