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    Creamy Lemon Crumb Bars Recipe

    Published: Mar 8, 2014 · Modified: Oct 22, 2022 by Anna 15 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Creamy Lemon Crumb Bars - one of the easiest and fun bars with a perfect citrus flavor!

    Creamy Lemon Crumb Bars

    I had only 20 seconds to photograph these bars. And that's not because of my kiddos who usually want to steal the treats I shoot. It was me. I wanted to devour the whole pan of this version of my favorite bars. Creamy lemon, aka my new weakness.

    I have been on a lemon kick recently, hence the Creamy Lemon Asparagus Pasta recipe I shared this week. It was time to incorporate the lovely citrus into a dessert.

    Enter my favorite crumbs bars recipe + Meyer lemons juice and zest.

    meyer lemons 2

    These bars have the perfect sweet citrus flavor. They are not too tarty like a traditional lemon bars can be but have the perfect balance. You can use regular lemons or even limes. They are fantastic and bound to be a hit! I think they would be a great addition to your Easter menu. They are fun and easy to make!

    Stack of Lemon Crumb Bars
    Stack of Lemon Crumb Bars

    Creamy Lemon Crumb Bars

    Author: Anna
    Creamy Lemon Crumb Bars - one of the easiest and fun bars with a perfect citrus flavor!
    5 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 28 minutes mins
    Total Time 43 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16 bars
    Calories 191 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    !for the crust and topping:

    • ½ cup unsalted butter melted, cooled to room temperature
    • ½ cup packed light or dark brown sugar
    • 1.5 cup all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    !for the filling:

    • 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
    • ¾ cup granulated sugar
    • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • juice and zest from ½ lemon

    Instructions
     

    • Line a 8" square baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Set aside.
    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
    • In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the crust and topping ingredients. Reserve ¾ of a cup of the mixture for the topping.
    • In another medium mixing bowl, mix all the filling ingredients with an electric mixer.
    • Pat down the crust mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
    • Pour the filling over the crust.
    • Sprinkle the topping over the filling.
    • Bake 25 to 28 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the filling appears set. There should be no unbaked jiggly filling in the center.
    • Cool completely before cutting.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 45mg | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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    1. Deborah Fiorica says

      August 25, 2023 at 11:27 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy and so easy to make, I love lemon so these really peaked my interest, so glad I tried it, now this is my new favorite recipe!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        September 07, 2023 at 11:15 pm

        That's fantastic! Thank you so much, Deborah!

        Reply
    2. Susan says

      May 08, 2022 at 6:55 pm

      5 stars
      Just made this and waiting for it to cool (which is not near fast enough)! I did sneak a tiny corner when taking it out of the pan. Oh, my goodness! What an easy and delicious recipe. Thank you so much! This is definitely a keeper.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        May 10, 2022 at 9:52 pm

        Haha! I love that! The waiting is the worst! Thank you for making my recipe, Susan!

        Reply
    3. Tori DiVincenzo says

      June 28, 2019 at 10:34 am

      5 stars
      I love this recipe but I add 2 full lemons and 2 full lemon vest. It tastes so much fresher. I also add cinnamon to both the wet mixture and dry. Great job!

      Reply
    4. violetrose says

      September 15, 2014 at 4:45 pm

      5 stars
      just made these ..I think next time I will use a whole lemon half doesn't seem enough ..otherwise they are very good and I will make again

      Reply
    5. Jessica says

      March 10, 2014 at 9:07 am

      5 stars
      I can't get enough lemon desserts right now! Your lemon bars look perfect!

      Reply
    6. Jessica |Portuguese Girl Cooks says

      March 10, 2014 at 8:17 am

      5 stars
      I love lemon bars and I love your creamy twist on it!

      Reply
    7. Chelsea@ chelseasmessyapron says

      March 09, 2014 at 5:44 pm

      5 stars
      Could your photos be any more perfect?! These look and sound amazing! And I love crumb bars, I need to try this lemon version soon!

      Reply
    8. Kate@Diethood says

      March 09, 2014 at 2:52 pm

      5 stars
      Citrusy bars are, hands down, the best! These look incredible!

      Reply
    9. CrunchyCreamySw says

      March 09, 2014 at 1:26 pm

      Thank you, Cheri!

      Reply
    10. Curry and Comfort says

      March 08, 2014 at 6:36 pm

      5 stars
      Lemon is one of my favorite flavors for desserts... these bars look amazing. 🙂

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        March 09, 2014 at 1:26 pm

        Thank you, my friend!

        Reply
    11. theviewfromGreatIsland says

      March 08, 2014 at 4:56 pm

      5 stars
      These look really wonderful, I love lemon in anything, and I just made a batch of lemon curd, I bet I could use that as a filling for these.

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        March 09, 2014 at 1:26 pm

        Let me know if you try it! Sounds fabulous!

        Reply

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