Description
Lemon Crumb Bars are a delightful dessert featuring a zesty lemon filling atop a buttery crumb crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and butter to form a crumbly mixture.
- Press half of the crumb mixture into the bottom of a greased baking dish.
- In another bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, eggs, baking powder, and salt.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the crust in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture on top of the lemon filling.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a sweeter taste, adjust the sugar in the lemon filling.
- These bars can be served chilled or at room temperature.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Lemon Crumb Bars, dessert, lemon dessert, refreshing treat