Lemon Streusel Bars

Bright, zesty, and irresistibly crumbly, these Lemon Streusel Bars are the ultimate dessert for citrus lovers. Featuring a buttery shortbread crust, a luscious lemon filling made with freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest, and a golden streusel topping, every bite offers the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Easy to make in just under an hour, these bars are ideal for spring and summer gatherings or whenever you're craving a treat bursting with vibrant flavor. Top them off with a dusting of powdered sugar for a picture-perfect finish. Whether served as a midday snack or a light dessert, these delightful lemon bars are guaranteed to impress. Keywords: lemon streusel bars, lemon dessert recipe, easy dessert bars, tangy lemon squares.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 4 eggs
• 0.5 cup powdered sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with butter or line it with parchment paper for easier removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 0.5 cups of granulated sugar, and 0.5 teaspoons of salt.

Step 3

Cut 1 cup of unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to blend the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Press the crumb mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan to form the crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 5

In another bowl, whisk together 4 eggs, 0.5 cups of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of lemon zest, 0.5 cups of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Step 6

Sift in 0.5 cups of all-purpose flour and 0.5 teaspoons of baking powder. Stir to combine until smooth to create the lemon filling.

Step 7

Pour the lemon filling over the pre-baked crust, making sure it spreads evenly.

Step 8

In a small bowl, mix the remaining 0.5 cups of flour, 0.5 cups of powdered sugar, and 0.25 cups of cubed unsalted butter. Use your hands or a pastry cutter to form coarse crumbs for the streusel topping.

Step 9

Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the lemon filling.

Step 10

Bake the bars in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the filling is set and the streusel is lightly golden brown.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, slice into squares or rectangles and serve.

Step 12

Optional: Dust the top of the bars with additional powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch of sweetness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1007.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3238.0

Total Fat 118.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 62.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 992mg	0%
Sodium 1712.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 502.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.6g	0%
Total Sugars 263.7g
Protein 57.4g	0%

Vitamin D 164IU	0%
Calcium 200.2mg	0%
Iron 17.6mg	0%
Potassium 774.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.2%

Protein: 7.0%

Carbs: 60.8%