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Lemon Curd-Poppy Seed Crumb Bars

Lemon Curd-Poppy Seed Crumb Bars

Cost $12, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 35 Min
  • 16 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Crust & Topping

    • 🧈 3/4 cup unsalted butter
    • 🟤 1 cup light brown sugar
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
    • 🌾 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds

  • Filling

    • 🍋 3/4 cup lemon curd
    • 🍋 1 tablespoon lemon zest
    • 🌾 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
    • 🥚 1 large egg, at room temperature
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 🧂 1/8 teaspoon salt
    • 🥛 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x9-inch pan with enough parchment paper to have overhang all sides.

2

Mix melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla, salt, and almond extract until thoroughly combined. Add in flour, baking powder, and poppy seeds and mix thoroughly.

3

Measure out about 1 1/2 cups of the mixture and press evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Reserve the rest for crumb topping.

4

Bake the crust until golden brown, approximately 15 to 18 minutes.

5

Prepare the filling: mix lemon curd, lemon zest, flour, egg, vanilla extract, and salt. Slowly add condensed milk and blend until smooth.

6

Remove crust from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Pour the filling evenly over the crust, smooth with a spatula, and sprinkle reserved crumbs.

7

Bake bars until filling sets, around 20 to 25 minutes.

8

Cool completely in the pan, refrigerate for at least 4 hours, and cut into bars before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

331

Calories

  • 5
    Protein
  • 47
    Carbs
  • 14
    Fats

💡 Let the bars chill overnight to enhance their flavor.Use homemade lemon curd for a fresher taste, but store-bought works well too.Press crumb mixture firmly for an even crust—this helps it hold together.