Lemon Streusel Squares
These Lemon Streusel Squares are bursting with bright lemon flavor and a buttery, crumbly streusel topping. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter cut into cubes
Lemon Filling Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 0.5 cup lemon juice
- 2 large eggs
Streusel Topping Ingredients
- 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup cold unsalted butter cut into cubes
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Make the crust: Combine flour and powdered sugar. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the prepared pan.
- Make the lemon filling: In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and eggs.
- Pour lemon filling over the crust.
- Make the streusel topping: Combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter. Use your fingers to rub the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle streusel topping evenly over the lemon filling.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
Store leftover squares in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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