Description
Irresistible Grapefruit Bars are a delightful sweet-tart treat that will brighten your day. With a zesty grapefruit filling atop a buttery crust, these bars strike the perfect balance between refreshing and indulgent. Ideal for gatherings or as a light dessert, they’ll leave your guests asking for the recipe. Whip up these vibrant squares for a delicious pick-me-up any time of the day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- Zest of 1 grapefruit
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Add flour and salt, mixing until crumbly. Press into the prepared pan.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together grapefruit juice, zest, eggs, and sugar until frothy. Stir in flour and baking powder until smooth.
- Pour the grapefruit mixture over the crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Allow to cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg