Creamy lemon filling sandwiched between a brown sugar crust and crumb topping. With the crust and topping made from the same mixture this super easy dessert comes together quickly and easily. The flavor and texture of these Lemon Crumb Bars make them a crowd pleaser. They will be met with rave reviews! Prefer lime? Try our Key Lime Pie Bars!
Say hello to Lemon Crumb Bars. With a buttery-brown sugar-oatmeal cookie base, a creamy sweet and tart lemon layer in the middle, and a crunchy crumbly topping. The perfect balance of flavors and textures with a pop of fresh lemon favor all throughout. If you like my Oatmeal Jam Crumb Bars, Oatmeal Fudge Bars, or Nutella Crumb Bars it’s time to get excited, because I used a similar recipe for this lemon version!
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Recipe overview
Crust and crumb topping: The crust and crumb topping are made from the same mixture. It’s similar to a brown sugar oatmeal cookie dough. It’s buttery, sweet, and it comes together in minutes. Press some of the mixture into the bottom of the baking dish and reserve the rest for crumbling over the top.
Lemon filling: A mixture flavored with sweetened condensed milk, fresh lemon, and vanilla. Whisk all the ingredients and pour over the pre-baked crust.
Bake: The crust will bake on its own for about 10 minutes, then pour over the filling, sprinkle on the crumb topping and return to the oven.
Why you’ll love this recipe
Fast and easy: All the components of this recipe come together in under 15 minutes.
No fancy equipment: No electric mixer needed. Everything is done by hand in bowls with a whisk and spoon.
Flavor: Sweet and tart lemon paired with a buttery brown sugar crust and topping. An incredible flavor combo!
Texture: Creamy filling with a slightly crunchy topping and soft yet sturdy crust.
