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Homemade Lemon Crumb Bars

Homemade Lemon Crumb Bars - A Tart Sweet Treat to Savor

Enjoy these Homemade Lemon Crumb Bars, a delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors that are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the Lemon Filling
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
  • 1 number egg yolk
  • 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 number lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 9×9-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup of flour, 1 cup of oats, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, 1 cup brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Reserve about 3/4 cup of this mixture for topping.
  5. Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the lined baking pan and bake for about 10 minutes until firm and lightly golden.
  6. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 can of sweetened condensed milk, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 egg yolk, 1/3 cup lemon juice, zest of 1 lemon, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until creamy.
  7. Pour the lemon filling over the warm crust, spread evenly, and sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture on top.
  8. Bake again for 17-20 minutes until lightly golden and the filling is set but slightly jiggly in the center.
  9. Cool completely on a wire rack, then lift the bars out and cut into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. Freeze for up to 3 months.

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