Easy Lemon Crumb Bars
Buttery shortbread crust, tangy lemon filling, and a golden crumb topping—these bars are sweet, zesty, and impossible to resist!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
Make the Crust & Crumble
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9" pan with parchment. Cut butter into flour, sugar, and salt until crumbly. Press ⅔ of the mix into the pan. Bake for 15 mins.
Prepare the Lemon Filling
- Whisk egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, zest, and cornstarch in a saucepan. Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (5 mins). Pour over baked crust, then top with remaining crumble.
Bake & Cool
- Bake 20-25 mins until golden. Cool completely (2+ hours) before slicing.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Freeze for 3 months.