Lemon Crumb Bars
Delightful bars featuring a buttery crust and creamy lemon filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 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
For the filling
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
- 2 tablespoons sour cream (or plain yogurt)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, salt, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until mixed well.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until you form a cohesive mixture. Reserve 3/4 cup of this mixture for the topping.
- Press the rest of the mixture into the prepared pan evenly and bake for 10 minutes.
Filling
- While the crust bakes, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, egg yolk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and additional vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the lemon filling over the baked crust, then sprinkle the reserved crumbs on top.
- Bake for another 17 to 20 minutes until the top turns golden brown.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
Serve these lemon bars chilled or at room temperature. Dust them with powdered sugar for added elegance.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 140mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g