Lemon Crumb Bars
Delightful Lemon Crumb Bars featuring a tangy lemon filling and a crumbly topping that creates a perfect balance of flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the butter in a mixing bowl. Add granulated sugar, flour, and salt; mix until crumbly.
- Set aside about 1 cup of the mixture for topping. Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of a greased 8×8 baking dish.
- Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and remaining flour until smooth.
- Pour the lemon filling over the crust. Sprinkle reserved topping on top.
- Bake for an additional 20 minutes, until filling is set and crumbs are golden brown.
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
Use fresh lemons for the best flavor. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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