Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of these Irresistible Grapefruit Bars, where sweet and tangy flavors unite for a perfect dessert. With a buttery, crumbly crust topped with vibrant grapefruit filling, these bars are ideal for any occasion—be it brunch, picnics, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. Easy to make and visually appealing, they promise to be the highlight of your gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for filling)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice (about 2 grapefruits)
- 1 tsp grapefruit zest
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix softened butter and granulated sugar until creamy. Add flour and baking powder; mix until crumbly. Press into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs and sugar together. Stir in grapefruit juice and zest.
- Pour the mixture over the baked crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool completely before slicing into squares and dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg