Description
Lemon Creme Crumb Bars are a bright and refreshing dessert that will brighten any occasion. These easy-to-make bars feature a buttery crumb base layered with a luscious lemon filling, perfectly balancing sweet and tangy flavors. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or simply enjoying at home, these delightful treats are sure to impress family and friends alike. Their appealing texture combines the crumbly topping with the creamy filling, making every bite a delicious experience. With the option to prepare them in advance, you can enjoy these bars whenever the craving strikes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups (177g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups (110g) old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 tsp (heaping) salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) packed light-brown sugar
- 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest
- 1/3 cup (80ml) fresh lemon juice
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 tsp lemon extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine flour, oats, salt, baking soda, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- Stir melted butter and vanilla into the dry mix until moistened.
- Press half of the mixture into a greased 8 x 8-inch baking dish and bake for 15 minutes.
- For the filling, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, zest, egg yolks, and lemon extract until blended.
- Pour filling over baked crust and sprinkle remaining crumb mixture on top.
- Bake for an additional 23-26 minutes until golden.
- Let cool before refrigerating for at least 30 minutes; slice into squares before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 43mg