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Refreshing Lemon Crumb Bars

Bright, tangy, and irresistibly sweet lemon crumb bars with a buttery crumble topping, perfect for dessert lovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust and Topping
  • 1.5 cups 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cups ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 0.5 teaspoon ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Lemon Filling
  • 2 large 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 0.5 cups ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting) for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups of flour, ½ cup of sugar, and salt. Stir in the melted butter and vanilla extract until it resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve about one cup for the topping.
  3. Press the remaining mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
Lemon Filling
  1. While the crust is baking, whisk together the eggs, 1 cup of sugar, 2 tablespoons of flour, lemon zest, and lemon juice until fully combined.
Combine and Bake
  1. Pour the lemon filling over the baked crust, then sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture on top. Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the center is set.
Cooling and Serving
  1. Allow the bars to cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar before cutting.

Notes

Use fresh lemons for the best flavor. Don’t overmix the crust and topping to keep them crumbly. Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.