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Grapefruit Bars

These grapefruit bars are a delightful balance of tart and sweet, perfect for brightening any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 16 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, room temperature (cut into 8 pieces)
For the filling
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 Tbsp grapefruit zest
  • 1 cup grapefruit juice (or combination of grapefruit + lemon juice)
  • pink food coloring (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease or line an 11x7-inch baking dish with parchment paper that overhangs 2-inches on both sides.
  2. For the crust: Combine the flour, powdered sugar, salt, and butter in a food processor or stand mixer. Pulse or mix until mixture resembles fine crumbs that start to clump together.
  3. Press onto the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Filling
  1. Whisk together the sugar and flour in a bowl. Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
  2. Add the zest, juice, and food coloring if desired. Whisk together.
  3. Pour filling over hot crust and bake an additional 20 minutes or until filling no longer jiggles and edges brown.
Cooling and Serving
  1. Let cool completely in the pan, about 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours until cold.
  2. Lift bars out of pan with parchment paper for easy cutting and serving. Dust with extra powdered sugar or a pinch of sea salt before serving.

Notes

For best results, use fresh grapefruit juice and zest. Do not overbake; a slight jiggle in the center indicates custard perfection. Store bars in refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days.