Description
Lemon crumb bars are a delightful dessert that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors. With a buttery, crumbly crust topped with a luscious lemon filling, these bars are sure to brighten up any gathering. Made from fresh lemons, the vibrant citrus flavor shines through in every bite, making them an ideal treat for warm summer days or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Unsalted butter
- Fresh lemons (juice and zest)
- Eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and chilled butter until crumbly. Press into the bottom of the dish and bake for 15 minutes.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, lemon juice, zest, and flour until smooth. Pour over the baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until set; let cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation into the filling.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation into the filling. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.