Lemon Streusel Bars
Bright, zesty, and irresistibly crumbly, these Lemon Streusel Bars are the ultimate dessert for citrus lovers. Featuring a buttery shortbread crust, a luscious lemon filling made with freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest, and a golden streusel topping, every bite offers the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Easy to make in just under an hour, these bars are ideal for spring and summer gatherings or whenever you're craving a treat bursting with vibrant flavor. Top them off with a dusting of powdered sugar for a picture-perfect finish. Whether served as a midday snack or a light dessert, these delightful lemon bars are guaranteed to impress. Keywords: lemon streusel bars, lemon dessert recipe, easy dessert bars, tangy lemon squares.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 4 eggs
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with butter or line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 0.5 cups of granulated sugar, and 0.5 teaspoons of salt.
Cut 1 cup of unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to blend the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Press the crumb mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan to form the crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Set aside to cool slightly.
In another bowl, whisk together 4 eggs, 0.5 cups of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of lemon zest, 0.5 cups of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Sift in 0.5 cups of all-purpose flour and 0.5 teaspoons of baking powder. Stir to combine until smooth to create the lemon filling.
Pour the lemon filling over the pre-baked crust, making sure it spreads evenly.
In a small bowl, mix the remaining 0.5 cups of flour, 0.5 cups of powdered sugar, and 0.25 cups of cubed unsalted butter. Use your hands or a pastry cutter to form coarse crumbs for the streusel topping.
Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the lemon filling.
Bake the bars in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the filling is set and the streusel is lightly golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, slice into squares or rectangles and serve.
Optional: Dust the top of the bars with additional powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch of sweetness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3238 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.2 g | 152% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.7 g | 314% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 992 mg | 331% | |
| Sodium | 1712 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 502.1 g | 183% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 263.7 g | ||
| Protein | 57.4 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 200 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 774 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.
