Description
Lemon Crumb Squares are the perfect blend of sweet and tart, featuring a luscious lemon filling nestled between layers of buttery crumble. These delightful bars are not only easy to make but also versatile enough for any occasion, from summer picnics to cozy winter gatherings. With their refreshing citrus flavor and crumbly texture, they are sure to impress family and friends alike. Serve them as a snack, dessert, or even breakfast treat alongside your morning coffee. The balance of flavors makes these squares an irresistible addition to your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons sour cream or plain yogurt
- 1 large egg yolk
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 heaping tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix together flour, oats, salt, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Add the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Reserve ¾ cup of dough for topping; press the remaining dough into the prepared pan evenly.
- Bake the base for about 10 minutes until lightly golden.
- For the filling, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, sour cream or yogurt, egg yolk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust and crumble reserved dough on top.
- Bake again for 17–20 minutes until golden brown and set in the middle.
- Cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 192
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 22mg