Lemon Crumb Bars
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Tangy, buttery, and topped with a golden crunch—this dessert is the perfect balance of sweet and zesty!
Ingredients:
Crust and Crumb Topping
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Ingredients:
Crust and Crumb Topping
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature, divided
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9x9-inch square pan with parchment paper, ensuring there’s enough overhang on all sides for easy removal.
- To make the crust and crumb topping, mix melted butter, white and brown sugars, salt, and vanilla until well combined. Stir in flour and baking powder until the mixture forms large clumps. Press 1 ¾ cups of the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan, setting aside the rest for later.
- Crack an egg into a large bowl and whisk briefly. Lightly brush a thin layer over the crust, reserving the remaining egg for the filling. Place the crust in the freezer for 10–15 minutes while you prepare the filling.
- To the reserved egg, add the remaining 2 eggs, sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until smooth, then stir in the melted butter. Finally, add the lemon juice and whisk until fully combined.
- Take the crust out of the freezer and evenly pour the filling over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven and evenly sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture over the filling, breaking up any large clumps as needed. Return to the oven.
- Continue baking for another 20–25 minutes, until the crumb topping is lightly golden. Let the bars cool completely—about 30 minutes—before slicing and serving.
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