Description
Indulge in the sweet-tart delight of these irresistible grapefruit bars, where zesty citrus flavor meets a buttery crust. Perfect for picnics, brunches, or any gathering, these vibrant treats will have everyone clamoring for seconds. With their sunny color and refreshing aroma, they’re bound to become a favorite at every dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Zest of 1 grapefruit
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press firmly into the bottom of the baking dish.
- Bake the crust for about 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- While the crust bakes, whisk together eggs, sugar, grapefruit juice, zest, and baking powder until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust and return to the oven for an additional 20-25 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (55g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg