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Grapefruit Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Eliza
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 16 bars

Description

Elevate your dessert game with our Grapefruit Bars, a sophisticated twist on classic lemon bars. Featuring a buttery, golden crust and a tangy yet slightly bitter grapefruit filling, these bars offer a refreshing and visually stunning addition to any dessert table, balancing sweet and tart flavors beautifully.

Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/2 tsp salt

For the Filling

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste for sweetness)
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup fresh grapefruit juice (about 1 medium grapefruit)
  • 1 tbsp grapefruit zest

For Serving

  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal and clean-up.
  2. Make the Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt. Cut in the cold, cubed unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press this crumbly mixture evenly into the lined baking pan.
  3. Bake the Crust: Bake the crust for 18-20 minutes until it turns a lovely golden color. This sets the base for the bars and gives a buttery, crisp texture.
  4. Prepare the Filling: While the crust bakes, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup fresh grapefruit juice, and 1 tbsp grapefruit zest in a bowl until smooth and fully combined.
  5. Bake the Filling: Pour the filling mixture evenly over the hot crust. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20-22 minutes until the filling is set and slightly firm to the touch.
  6. Cool and Chill: Remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool to room temperature. Then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to fully set the filling for clean slicing.
  7. Serve: Dust the chilled grapefruit bars with powdered sugar, slice into 16 bars, and serve chilled or at room temperature for the best flavor and texture experience.

Notes

  • Use a microplane to zest the grapefruit finely, avoiding the white pith to reduce bitterness.
  • For a firmer filling, add an extra tablespoon of flour to the filling mixture.
  • Adjust the granulated sugar to taste for your preferred level of tartness and sweetness.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipekind.com/grapefruit-bars-recipe/