Pink Grapefruit Dessert Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Crust
01 -
½ cup butter, at room temperature
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½ cup sugar
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1 cup all purpose flour
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⅛ teaspoon salt
→ Grapefruit Filling
05 -
2 large eggs
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¾ cup sugar
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 grapefruit, zested and juiced (need ¼ cup juice)
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Powdered sugar for dusting
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat oven to 350°F. Create parchment paper sling in 8x8 inch pan using two overlapping pieces.
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Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Mix in flour and salt. Press evenly into pan.
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Bake until lightly browned, 15-18 minutes. Remove and set aside.
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Whisk eggs and sugar for 1 minute until slightly thick. Add flour, grapefruit juice and zest. Pour over warm crust.
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Bake until lightly browned and set, 18-20 minutes. Cool completely, then cut into 16 squares.
# Notes:
01 -
Store in airtight container with parchment between layers
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Bars should not jiggle in center when done
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Use fresh grapefruit for best flavor