Description
These Lemon Crumb Bars are like sunshine in dessert form! A buttery oat crust holds a tangy, creamy lemon filling, topped with a golden crumble that bakes up crisp and irresistible. They’re easy, bright, and bursting with citrus flavor—perfect for spring gatherings, picnics, or just when you need a sweet pick-me-up!
Ingredients
Crust & Crumble Topping:
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup packed light brown sugar
¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Lemon Filling:
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
½ cup fresh lemon juice
2 large egg yolks
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan with baking spray.
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In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, salt, and baking soda. Stir in both sugars.
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Add melted butter and vanilla extract; mix until crumbly.
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Press half the mixture into the pan. Bake for 15 minutes.
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In another bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and egg yolks.
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Pour filling over the warm crust. Crumble the remaining oat mixture on top.
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Bake an additional 20–22 minutes, until golden.
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Cool completely, then refrigerate until firm. For cleaner slices, chill well or freeze briefly before cutting.
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Optional: Dip frozen bars in melted white chocolate and refrigerate until set.
Notes
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Fresh lemon juice is best—its brightness really makes these bars pop.
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For extra indulgence, don’t skip the white chocolate dip!
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These bars freeze beautifully and taste amazing straight from the freezer on warm days.
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You can swap lemon with lime or orange for a fun twist!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 33g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg