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Strawberry Lemon Crumb Bars

These easy Strawberry Lemon Crumb Bars are made with a buttery oat crust, a creamy lemon cheesecake filling, and plenty of fresh strawberries. They’re sweet, tangy, and perfect for spring and summer desserts, potlucks, or anytime you need a fruity treat!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time37 minutes
Chilling Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 47 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: Strawberry Lemon Crumb Bars
Servings: 9 bars
Calories: 506kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iambaker.net

Ingredients

Oat Crust

  • 1 cup (80 g) quick-cooking oats
  • 1 ½ cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks / 170 g) unsalted butter, melted

Strawberry Lemon Filling

  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup (115 g) freshly squeezed lemon juice, about 3 lemons
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup (166 g) fresh strawberries, finely diced, divided

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal. Set aside.

Oat Crust

  • In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.
  • Pour the melted butter over the oat mixture and stir until crumbly. Do not overmix.
  • Measure out about 2 cups of the oat mixture and set it aside for the topping.
  • Pour the remaining mixture into the lined baking dish. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan.
  • Bake the crust for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Set aside to cool slightly while you prepare the lemon filling.

Filling

  • In a large bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, egg yolks, lemon zest, and salt until smooth and creamy.

Assembly

  • Pour the lemon filling over the warm crust and spread it into an even layer.
  • Sprinkle ¾ cup of the chopped strawberries evenly over the filling.
  • Crumble the reserved oat mixture evenly on top.
  • Scatter the remaining ¼ cup of strawberries over the top.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is just set (a gentle jiggle is okay).
  • Let the bars cool to room temperature. Then, refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 506kcal