Description
Lemon Crumb Bars are a delightful treat that perfectly balances tart and sweet flavors. With a buttery, crumbly base topped by a luscious lemon filling, each bite is like a burst of sunshine. These bars are incredibly easy to make with just a handful of simple ingredients, making them the ideal dessert for summer picnics, birthday parties, or cozy family gatherings. The refreshing aroma of fresh lemons wafts through your kitchen as they bake, lifting spirits and tempting taste buds alike. Dust these delicious bars with powdered sugar for an elegant finish or serve chilled alongside fresh berries for an extra pop of flavor. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting out in the kitchen, these Lemon Crumb Bars are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of one lemon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold butter cubes and mix until coarse crumbs form.
- Press half of this mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to create the crust. Bake for about 10 minutes until lightly golden.
- For the filling, whisk together egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and baking powder in another bowl. Gradually add the remaining crumb mixture until well combined.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust and return to the oven for an additional 20 minutes until set and slightly golden.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares and dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg