Lemon Crumb Bars
Lemon Crumb Bars are an easy to make dessert that perfectly combines tangy lemon filling with a buttery coconut crumb topping. They’re delightful for everyday treats and especially ideal as an Easter dessert to brighten your holiday table.
Quick and easy dessert bars are always on the top of my go-to list for something easy. Coconut Cream Pie Bars, Cake Mix Bars and Pecan Pie Bars are crowd favorites and these lemon crumble bars are sure to please.
I found this recipe in an old cookbook and adapted it slightly. It was originally on the Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk can back in 1947!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Simple Ingredients: Made with everyday pantry staples.
- Bright Lemon Flavor: The creamy lemon filling makes a refreshing and perfectly tart.
- Perfect for Easter: Easy dessert that makes a tasty addition to your spring celebrations.
Ingredients Needed for Lemon Crumb Bars
- All-purpose flour
- Shredded coconut
- Quick Oats
- Walnuts or pecans – chopped
- Brown Sugar
- Baking powder
- Butter – salted or unsalted butter works.
- Fresh lemon juice – bottled lemon juice works too or use lime juice if that’s what you have.
- Lemon zest
- Sweetened condensed milk
Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Crumb Bars Recipe
- In a bowl, mix flour, shredded coconut, oats, walnuts, brown sugar and baking powder. Mix in butter until crumbly.
- In a separate medium bowl, add sweetened condensed milk, lemon zest and lemon juice, whisking until smooth.
- Press half of the crumb mixture into a 9 x 9 inch baking dish to form the crust.
- Pour lemon mixture evenly over the crust.
- Sprinkle remaining crumble mixture evenly on top.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown and the lemon filling sets.
- Place on a wire rack to cool completely before slicing into bars.
Recipe Notes
- Storage: Cooled Lemon Crumb Bars can be stored in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, keep them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Baking Tip: Line the baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
More Lemon Dessert Recipes You Will Love
- No Bake Lemon Pie: Quick, creamy and refreshing pie perfect for warm days when you don’t want to turn on the oven.
- Lemon Bars with Cream Cheese Icing: Classic lemon bars topped with a rich and creamy frosting, adding a delightful twist.
- Lemon Blueberry Tiramisu: A vibrant and fruity spin on traditional tiramisu, combining sweet blueberries with tangy lemon.
Lemon Crumb Bars are the ideal dessert to celebrate Easter or any special occasion this spring. Easy, flavorful and beautifully presented, these bars will be the highlight of your dessert table. Bake a batch today!
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Lemon Crumb Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup quick oats
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- ½ cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 14 ounce sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- In a bowl, mix flour, shredded coconut, oats, walnuts, brown sugar and baking powder. Mix in butter until crumbly.
- In a separate medium bowl, add sweetened condensed milk, lemon zest and lemon juice, whisking until smooth.
- Press half of the crumb mixture into a 9 x9 inch baking dish to form the crust.
- Pour lemon mixture evenly over the crust.
- Sprinkle remaining crumble mixture evenly on top.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown and the lemon filling sets.
- Place on a wire rack to cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Storage: Cooled Lemon Crumb Bars can be stored in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, keep them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Baking Tip: Line the baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.