Yummy Lemon Streusel Bars

Brighten your dessert table with these irresistible Yummy Lemon Streusel Bars! Featuring a buttery, crumbly crust layered with a luscious, tangy lemon filling and topped with a golden streusel, these bars strike the perfect balance of sweet and zesty. Made with simple ingredients like freshly squeezed lemon juice, sweetened condensed milk, and a touch of vibrant lemon zest, they boast a refreshing citrus flavor in every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep and a quick bake time, they’re a breeze to whip up for any occasion. Serve these crowd-pleasing lemon bars chilled and optionally dusted with powdered sugar for an elegant, bakery-style finish. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a delightful finish to any meal, these bars are guaranteed to shine!

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
• 0.5 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for garnish, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, lemon zest, and salt. Stir well to combine.

Step 3

Pour in the melted butter and mix until the mixture forms a crumbly dough.

Step 4

Reserve 1 cup of the crumb mixture for the streusel topping. Press the remaining mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan, creating the crust.

Step 5

Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly.

Step 6

In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and cornstarch until completely smooth and well combined.

Step 7

Pour the lemon filling over the partially baked crust, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.

Step 8

Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture evenly over the lemon filling, covering it as much as possible.

Step 9

Return the pan to the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the streusel topping is lightly golden and the filling is set.

Step 10

Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to fully set the filling.

Step 11

Carefully lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang, then cut into 12 squares.

Step 12

Dust the bars lightly with powdered sugar before serving, if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1228.1 grams (1228.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4730

Total Fat 229.70g	294%
Saturated Fat 143.70g	719%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 652mg	217%
Sodium 1707mg	74%
Total Carbohydrate 620.10g	225%
Dietary Fiber 9.70g	35%
Total Sugars 377.30g
Protein 65.00g	130%

Vitamin D 32IU	159%
Calcium 1240mg	95%
Iron 15mg	82%
Potassium 1987mg	42%

*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: 43.0%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 51.6%