Name: Vegan Lemon Crumb Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: 120 mL Soy Milk (1/2 Cup); 80 g White Cane Sugar (1/3 Cup); 1 tbsp Cornstarch; Juice of 2 Lemons; Zest of 2 Lemons; A Pinch of Turmeric; 180 g All Purpose Flour (1 1/2 Cup); 80 g White Cane Sugar (1/3 Cup); 180 g Vegan Butter, Cold, Diced (3/4 Cup)

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introduction

Vegan Lemon Crumb Bars are bright, simple, and fresh. They have a buttery vegan crumble and a tart lemon curd. You can bake them for a snack, dessert, or tea time. If you want other simple ideas, see these vegan Valentine’s recipes.

why make this recipe

Make this recipe because it is fast and tasty. The bars hold well and travel well. They use few ingredients and give a strong lemon flavor. The texture mixes a soft curd with a crisp crumb. You can learn simple baking steps and find more tips in recipes by Emily.

how to make Vegan Lemon Crumb Bars

Preheat the oven and prepare the pan. Make the crumble in a blender, press most of it into the pan, and bake. While it bakes, cook the lemon curd on the stove until it thickens. Pour the curd over the baked base, add the rest of the crumble, and bake again until light golden. Let cool at least 2 hours, then cut and serve.

Ingredients :

CRÈME DE CITRON (LEMON CURD) : , * 120 mL de Lait de Soja (1/2 Cup Soy Milk), * 80 gr de Sucre de Canne Blond (1/3 Cup White Cane Sugar), * 1 càs de Fécule de Maïs (1 tbsp Cornstarch), * Jus de 2 Citrons Jaunes (Juice of 2 Lemons), * Zeste des 2 Citrons Jaunes (Zest of 2 Lemon), * Une Pincée de Curcuma (A Pinch of Tumeric), CRUMBLE :, * 180 gr de Farine T65 (1 1/2 Cup All Purpose Flour), * 80 gr de Sucre de Canne Blond (1/3 Cup White Canne Sugar), * 180 gr de Beurre Vegan Solide, Froid, Coupé (3/4 Cup Vegan Butter, Cold, Diced)

Directions :

Préchauffez votre four à 180 °C et préparez un moule carré de 20×20 cm en le recouvrant de papier sulfurisé.
Dans un mixeur, versez la farine et le sucre de canne pour faire le crumble. Mélangez. Puis, ajoutez le beurre vegan et mixez pour obtenir une texture crumble.
Déposez les 3/4 du crumble dans votre moule et aplatissez pour avoir une surface uniforme.
Faites cuire 15 min.
A côté, préparez votre crème de citron. Versez tous les ingrédients dans une casserole, faites chauffer; Remuez. Au bout de 10 min, la préparation va épaissir. Mélangez. Lorsqu’elle a bien épaissit, retirez du feu.
Sortez le crumble du four.
Versez la crème de citron dessus, saupoudrez le restant de crumble sur le dessus et cuire de nouveau pour 20 min ou jusqu’à ce que le dessus commence légèrement à colorer.
Retirez du four.
Laissez refroidir pendant au moins 2h avant de découper.
Décorez et dégustez 🙂 !

(Above steps are the same as the original directions. Follow them in order for best results.)

how to serve Vegan Lemon Crumb Bars

Cut the bars into squares after they cool. Serve them plain or dust with powdered sugar. They pair well with tea, coffee, or a light fruit salad. For more dessert ideas, check more recipes from the site.

how to store Vegan Lemon Crumb Bars

Cool completely before storing. Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can freeze slices in a freezer box for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge before serving.

tips to make Vegan Lemon Crumb Bars

Use cold vegan butter for a flakier crumble.
Press the base firmly so it holds the curd.
Stir the lemon curd often to avoid lumps.
Let the bars cool fully before cutting to get clean slices.
If the curd is thin, cook a few more minutes until it thickens.

variation (if any)

Add poppy seeds to the curd for texture.
Mix lemon zest into the crumble for extra lemon flavor.
Replace some lemon with lime for a different tart note.
Add a thin layer of jam between base and curd (try raspberry).

FAQs

Q: Can I use another plant milk?
A: Yes. Almond or oat milk works fine.

Q: Can I make the curd sweeter or less sweet?
A: Yes. Change the sugar by small amounts and taste before cooking more.

Q: Do I need to blind bake the base?
A: No. Bake the base for 15 minutes as the recipe says, then add curd and bake again.

Q: How do I tell when the curd is ready?
A: It thickens after about 10 minutes on low heat. It should coat a spoon.

Q: Can I make the crumble by hand without a blender?
A: Yes. Rub cold butter into flour and sugar with your fingers until crumbly.

Conclusion

You can find the original version and photos at Barres Crumble Vegan au Citron / Vegan Lemon Crumb Bars. For a similar fruity twist, see the lemon-blackberry idea at Healthier Lemon-Blackberry Bars – Wife Mama Foodie. If you want more bar and brownie recipes, browse the collection at Brownie / Bars – – BarbaraFrenchVegan.