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Grapefruit Bars

Zesty Grapefruit Bars with Buttery Shortbread Crust Delight

These Grapefruit Bars feature a buttery shortbread crust and tangy grapefruit curd, balancing sweet and tart flavors perfectly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Shortbread Crust
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Sifted for light texture
  • 1/4 cup Powdered sugar For sweetness and smooth consistency
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Omit if using salted butter
  • 1/2 cup Butter Room temperature for easy blending
Grapefruit Filling
  • 3/4 cup Granulated sugar Adjust to balance sweet and tart
  • 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour For thickening, cornstarch is a substitute
  • 3 Large eggs Consider flax eggs for vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons Grapefruit zest Add more for extra intensity
  • 1/2 cup Grapefruit juice Tartness can be adjusted with lemon juice
  • a few drops Pink food coloring Optional for color enhancement

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking dish
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare an 11x7-inch baking dish by greasing it or lining with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, combine the sifted flour, powdered sugar, salt, and softened butter. Blend until crumbly. Firmly press into the bottom of the dish and smooth it out. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden.
  3. While the crust bakes, mix the granulated sugar and flour in a bowl. Beat in eggs one at a time, whisking until incorporated. Add grapefruit zest and juice, stirring until smooth.
  4. Pour the grapefruit filling over the baked crust. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes until set and lightly golden.
  5. Allow to cool for about an hour in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added indulgence, serve with fresh whipped cream. You can also experiment with other citrus flavors like lime or orange.

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