Lemon Crumb Bars with Tangy Zest
Sweet, buttery lemon crumb bars layered with a silky lemon curd and vibrant zest. The high-egg-yolk curd delivers intense citrus flavor, while the crackled graham cracker crust stays firm through chilling.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 40
- Yield: 24 bars 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (112°F when melted)
3/4 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)
6 large egg yolks (room temperature)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup Meyer lemon juice
2 tbsp lemon zest
Instructions
1. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and chill in freezer for 15 minutes
2. In a bowl, whisk graham cracker crumbs with brown sugar and melted butter; press into dish
3. In a blender, combine egg yolks, granulated sugar, lemon juice, 1 tbsp water, and 1/2 tsp kosher salt
4. Blend until emulsified and pale yellow
5. Pour curd over crust; bake at 325°F for 25 minutes
6. Cool completely then refrigerate for 4 hours
7. Sprinkle remaining lemon zest on cooled bars
8. Cut with a warmed knife after chilling
Notes
Chill baking dish to prevent curd from spreading
Only use egg yolks to avoid curd toughness
Kosher salt enhances sweetness perception
Add lemon zest to curd for glossy finish (adjusted from article typo)
Chill dish in freezer for clean slices when baking
Keep egg yolks chilled until mixing
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 46mg
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