Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of Homemade Lemon Crumb Bars, a delightful dessert that combines a creamy, tangy lemon filling with a buttery crust and crumbly oat topping. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a sunny picnic or a cozy family gathering, these bars are not only easy to prepare but also irresistibly flavorful. With just the right balance of sweetness and tartness, each bite offers a burst of sunshine that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Plus, they can be made ahead of time and customized with your favorite toppings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons sour cream (or plain yogurt)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick spray.
- Whisk together flour, oats, salt, and baking soda in one bowl.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla until combined. Stir in dry ingredients.
- Reserve some dough for topping; press the rest into the baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the lemon filling by whisking together condensed milk, sour cream, egg yolk, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla.
- Pour filling over warm crust and crumble reserved dough on top. Bake for an additional 17-20 minutes until golden.
- Cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg