Lemon Curd Crumble Bars

Tammy Smith

Inspired by the zest and sunshine of Mediterranean cuisine, these Lemon Curd Crumble Bars offer a harmonious blend of tart and sweet flavors. With a buttery crumble base and a luscious lemon curd layer, this dessert captures the vibrancy of a sunlit afternoon in coastal Europe. It's a delightful twist on traditional fruit bars, sure to brighten any dining experience.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 35

Total Time 55

Course Dessert

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings bars

Calories 297 kcal

Equipment

8x8-inch baking pan
Mixing Bowls
Whisk
Spatula
Oven

Ingredients

For the Crust and Crumble:

1 cup all-purpose flour preferably organic
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter chilled and cubed

For the Lemon Curd:

¾ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons lemon zest
4 large eggs at room temperature
½ cup unsalted butter melted

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan and line the bottom with parchment paper, allowing the edges to overhang for easy removal.
In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Add chilled cubed butter. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press two-thirds of the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a crust. Reserve the remaining third for the crumble topping. Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until lightly golden.
Meanwhile, in another bowl, whisk together lemon juice, 1 cup of sugar, lemon zest, and eggs until well combined. Slowly whisk in melted butter until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
Pour the lemon curd mixture over the baked crust. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture evenly over the top.
Bake for 25 minutes or until the top is golden and the lemon curd is set. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

Tammy’s Tips:

For a gluten-free version, substitute the flour with almond flour or a gluten-free blend.
To intensify the lemon flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of lemon extract.

Nutrition

Calories: 297kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 57mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 564IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Lemon Curd Crumble Bars

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