Deliciously Tangy Grapefruit Bars Recipe

Enjoy the refreshing and tangy flavor of grapefruit in these delightful grapefruit bars. Made with a buttery shortbread crust and a luscious grapefruit filling, these bars are perfect for a sweet and citrusy treat. These bars are easy to make and are a great option for parties, picnics or as a dessert after dinner. The bright and vibrant grapefruit flavor combined with the buttery crust will leave you wanting more!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup fresh grapefruit juice
• 2 tablespoons grapefruit zest
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and powdered sugar. Add the cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
4. Meanwhile, in another bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, grapefruit juice, and grapefruit zest until well combined.
5. Pour the grapefruit filling over the baked crust and spread it out evenly.
6. Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes or until the filling is set and slightly golden on top.
7. Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the bars to set.
8. Once chilled, remove the bars from the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into squares or bars of desired size.
9. Dust the bars with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy!

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