Lemon Curd-Poppy Seed Crumb Bars

Tomasa Waelchi IV

Updated on May 19, 2024

Ingredients

Crust and Crumble

3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
1 cup firmly packed 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 fresh 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

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x9-inch pan with enough parchment paper to have overhang all sides.
In a large bowl, mix together melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla, salt, and almond extract until thoroughly combined. Add in flour, baking powder, and poppy seeds and mix until combined.
Measure out about 1 1/2 cups of the mixture and press evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Reserve remaining mixture to use as the crumb topping.
Bake in the preheated oven until crust is just beginning to turn golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare the filling. Mix lemon curd, lemon zest, flour, egg, vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl with a whisk or electric mixer until thoroughly combined. Pour in sweetened condensed milk and mix until combined.
Remove crust from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Pour filling over crust and smooth into an even layer using a spatula. Sprinkle reserved crumbs evenly over filling.
Bake until bars look set, 20 to 25 minutes. Allow bars to cool completely in the pan. Place bars into the refrigerator until chilled, at least 4 hours. Cut into 16 bars before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

331	Calories
14g	Fat
47g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 331
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 8g	42%
Cholesterol 61mg	20%
Sodium 228mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 47g	17%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 34g
Protein 5g	11%
Vitamin C 2mg	2%
Calcium 126mg	10%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 176mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.