Lemon Crumb Bars

These buttery Lemon Crumb Bars are soft, sweet, tangy, and topped with a golden crumble that melts in your mouth. Perfect for spring desserts, parties, or an easy afternoon treat!

Ingredients

For the Crust & Crumble

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Lemon Filling

• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 4 large egg yolks
• ½ cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Pan

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2: Make the Crumb Mixture

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Add the melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
Mix until crumbly.

Reserve about 1 ½ cups of the mixture for the topping.

Press the remaining mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Step 3: Bake the Crust

Bake the crust for 12–15 minutes, or until lightly golden.

Step 4: Make the Lemon Filling

In another bowl, whisk together:

• sweetened condensed milk
• egg yolks
• lemon juice
• lemon zest

Mix until smooth and creamy.

Step 5: Assemble

Pour the lemon filling over the warm crust.

Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture evenly on top.

Step 6: Bake

Return to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the filling is set.

Step 7: Cool & Serve

Let the bars cool completely before slicing.

For best results, chill them in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.

Tips

• Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor.
• Dust with powdered sugar before serving for a bakery-style finish.
• Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Sweet, buttery, and bursting with lemon flavor — these bars disappear fast!