A layered bar with buttery crumble, tangy lemon filling, and creamy centre.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Bright, refreshing flavours meet comforting textures.
Ingredients
- Flour
- Sugar
- Butter
- Cream cheese
- Lemon curd
- Vanilla
Directions
- Press half crumble into pan.
- Add cream and lemon layers.
- Top with crumble and bake.
Servings and Timing
Serves 12.
Variations
- Use lime curd.
Storage/Reheating
Refrigerate 4–5 days.
FAQs
(10 available)
Conclusion
A perfect balance of tanginess and sweetness.
PrintLemon Cream Crumble Bars
Bright and creamy lemon bars layered with a zesty lemon filling between a buttery crumble crust and topping—sweet, tangy, and irresistibly soft.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crumble:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- For the Lemon Cream Filling:
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 large egg yolk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Pour in the melted butter and mix until the mixture is crumbly and evenly moistened.
- Press two-thirds of the crumble mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and egg yolk until smooth.
- Pour the lemon filling evenly over the crust.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture on top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the top is lightly golden.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
- Chill thoroughly for cleaner slices.
- Add extra lemon zest for a stronger citrus punch.
- Substitute lime for a tropical twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg