Description
Homemade Lemon Crumb Bars are a deliciously zesty dessert featuring a buttery crumb crust and a tangy lemon filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, butter, sugar, and salt to form the crust.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Bake the crust for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and baking powder for the filling.
- Pour the lemon filling over the baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until the filling is set.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a sweeter taste, adjust the sugar in the filling.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving for an elegant touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg