Description
Indulge in the bright and zesty flavors of Homemade Lemon Crumb Bars. These delightful treats feature a luscious lemon filling sandwiched between a buttery brown sugar crust and a crumbly oat topping. Perfect for any occasion, from summer picnics to cozy afternoons at home, these bars offer a delicious balance of sweet and tart that will impress your family and friends. With an easy-to-follow recipe, you can whip up these refreshing bars in no time. Serve them chilled or dusted with powdered sugar for an elegant touch that enhances their eye-catching appeal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons sour cream or plain yogurt
- 1 large egg yolk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, oats, salt, and baking soda. In another bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla until combined. Stir in dry ingredients.
- Press the mixture into the prepared pan (reserve some for topping) and bake for 10 minutes.
- While the crust bakes, whisk together condensed milk, sour cream (or yogurt), egg yolk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the lemon filling over the warm crust and sprinkle reserved crumb mixture on top. Bake for 17-20 minutes until golden.
- 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 (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg