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 mins
Cook Time37 minutes mins
Chilling Time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 47 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Keyword: Strawberry Lemon Crumb Bars
Servings: 9 bars
Calories: 506kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iambaker.net
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
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup (166 g) fresh strawberries, finely diced, divided
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.
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 506kcal