Lemon Crumb Bars Extraordinaire
Bright, zesty, and delightfully crumbly, Lemon Crumb Bars Extraordinaire are the ultimate dessert for lemon lovers. Featuring a buttery shortbread crust topped with a luscious lemon filling and crowned with golden, crumbly goodness, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between sweetness and tang. Made with fresh lemon juice and zest for vibrant citrus flavor, these bars are finished with a dusting of powdered sugar for a touch of elegance. Ready in just about an hour, they're an ideal treat for brunches, picnics, or indulgent weekday snacking. Each bite offers layers of contrasting textures and flavors that are truly irresistible. Perfect for anyone searching for lemon dessert recipes or crumbly sweet treats, these bars will earn a permanent place in your dessert rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 230 grams unsalted butter
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 300 grams all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 120 milliliters fresh lemon juice
- 3 eggs
- 30 grams powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and 100 grams of granulated sugar together until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer.
Add the salt and slowly mix in 280 grams of the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve 1 cup of this crumb mixture for topping, and press the rest firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
While the crust bakes, prepare the lemon filling. In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining 100 grams of granulated sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, eggs, and the remaining 20 grams of flour until smooth.
Pour the lemon filling over the slightly cooled crust, spreading it evenly.
Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture evenly over the lemon filling, breaking it into small chunks if necessary.
Bake the assembled bars in the oven for 25 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the filling is set.
Let the bars cool completely in the pan, then use the parchment paper overhang to lift them out onto a cutting board.
Dust the top with powdered sugar, cut into squares or bars, and serve. Enjoy your Lemon Crumb Bars Extraordinaire!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3901 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 214.6 g | 275% | |
| Saturated Fat | 120.2 g | 601% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1067 mg | 356% | |
| Sodium | 1432 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 472.2 g | 172% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 233.8 g | ||
| Protein | 52.1 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 212 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 740 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
