Description
Refreshing Pink Grapefruit Bars are a delightful treat that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors in every bite. These vibrant bars feature a buttery crust topped with a luscious grapefruit filling, making them an ideal dessert for summer gatherings or cozy dinners. Easy to whip up, they will impress your friends and family while adding a splash of color to your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- Zest of 1 grapefruit
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for filling)
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- For the crust, mix flour, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly, then press into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- In another bowl, whisk together grapefruit juice, zest, eggs, sugar, and flour until smooth. Add baking powder and mix well.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust and return to the oven for another 20-25 minutes until set.
- Allow to cool before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 158
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 37mg