Description
Indulge in the bright and zesty flavors of Homemade Lemon Crumb Bars, a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion. These bars feature a buttery brown sugar crust topped with a creamy, tangy lemon filling, all finished with a crumbly oat topping. Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering or simply craving something sweet, these bars are sure to impress. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, they make an excellent treat for potlucks or cozy nights in. Experience the refreshing taste of citrus with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 large egg yolk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, mix flour, oats, salt, and baking soda. In another bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla.
- Combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until well mixed. Reserve 3/4 cup for topping.
- Press the remaining mixture into the pan and bake for about 10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Meanwhile, mix sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, egg yolk, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour lemon filling over crust before sprinkling reserved crumb topping on top; bake for an additional 17-20 minutes.
- Cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg