Description
Refreshing Pink Grapefruit Bars are the ultimate summery treat, combining vibrant citrus flavors with a delightful sweetness. These bars feature a buttery crust topped with a smooth grapefruit filling, creating a refreshing dessert perfect for picnics or brunch gatherings. With their stunning pink hue and irresistible aroma, they’re sure to be the star of any dessert table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup fresh pink grapefruit juice
- 1 tbsp zest of pink grapefruit
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, granulated sugar, and flour until crumbly. Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Bake the crust for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together grapefruit juice, zest, eggs, sugar, flour, and baking powder until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust and return to the oven. Bake for another 20-25 minutes until set.
- Allow cooling completely before slicing into squares and dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg