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.
Servings: 9
Calories: 433kcal
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 433kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 291mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 435IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 167mg | Iron: 2mg
