Lemon Crumb Bars Recipe
The perfect Lemon Crumb Bars Recipe Buttery Sweet Tangy Dessert is a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring a buttery shortbread crust, a lusciously tart lemon filling, and a golden crumb topping. After extensive testing, I’ve perfected this recipe to ensure a firm yet tender bar that holds its shape beautifully. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that balances sweet and tangy in every bite.
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Ingredients
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- 2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar (packed)
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 large egg yolks (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven:
- Make the crust:
- Prepare the lemon filling:
- Assemble and bake:
- Cool and chill:
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