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Nicole Grace

Ruby Red Grapefruit Bars: A Refreshing Citrus Delight!

Ruby Red Grapefruit Bars are a refreshing citrus dessert that combines the tartness of grapefruit with a buttery crust, perfect for a light treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup fresh ruby red grapefruit juice about 2 grapefruits
  • Zest of 1 grapefruit
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for the filling
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour and powdered sugar. Cut in the softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
  3. While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, grapefruit juice, grapefruit zest, salt, and baking powder until well combined.
  4. Once the crust is done, remove it from the oven and pour the grapefruit filling over the hot crust. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the edges are lightly golden.
  5. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, lift the bars out using the parchment paper and cut into squares. Dust with additional powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 50mgSugar: 10g

Notes

  • These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  • For a twist, try adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the filling for extra flavor.
  • You can also substitute lemon juice for grapefruit juice for a different citrusy taste.

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