Description
These Homemade Lemon Crumb Bars combine a buttery shortbread crust with a tangy lemon topping for a bright, sweet‑tart dessert. Made with simple pantry staples—flour, butter, sugar, eggs, fresh lemon juice and zest—the bars bake in under an hour and yield nine golden squares. Perfect for brunch, afternoon tea, or a light dessert, they stay moist and flavorful, making them a go‑to recipe for anyone craving a citrus‑kissed treat. Serve chilled, dusted with powdered sugar for a sparkling finish.!!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Combine flour, butter, 1/4 cup sugar, and salt; mix until crumbly.
- Press half of the crumb mixture into the pan to form the crust.
- Whisk together 1/2 cup sugar, eggs, lemon juice, zest, and baking powder.
- Pour lemon mixture over crust.
- Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture on top.
- Bake 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Cool before cutting.
Notes
- For a decorative finish
- dust with powdered sugar after cooling. Bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0.5 cup
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
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