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Pink Grapefruit Dessert Bars

Tangy, sweet, buttery and irresistible! Who says grapefruit can't be an indulgent treat?

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 9
Calories: 290 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

for crust
  • ½ cup butter at room temperature
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
for grapefruit filling
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 grapefruit zested
  • ¼ cup grapefruit juice squeezed from the grapefruit you just zested!
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

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  1. Set rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare an 8x8 inch baking pan using Smitten Kitchen's "sling" method. Cut 2 pieces of parchment the same width as the bottom of your pan, but longer on each end so that when you lay the parchment in the pan, extra parchment paper hangs over both sides. Lay the other piece of parchment going in the opposite direction of the first.
  2. Beat together the butter and sugar on high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes, scraping the sides occasionally. Add the flour and salt and mix on low speed until combined. Transfer the dough to the bottom of the pan and use your fingers to press it evenly into the space.
  3. Bake the dough until lightly browned about 15-18 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
  4. Meanwhile, make the filling. In a medium bowl add the eggs and sugar. Whisk vigorously for about 1 minute until slightly thick. Add the flour, grapefruit juice and zest. Whisk well and pour the filling over the warm baked crust.
  5. Bake until lightly browned on top and no longer jiggly in the center, about 18-20 minutes. Cool completely in the pan. Lift the parchment paper and transfer the cookie to a cutting board. Use a long, thin knife to cut the bar into 16 squares.
  6. Store in a airtight container, separating layers with a piece of parchment or wax paper -- so they don't stick together.

Nutrition Information

Calories 290kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 74mg (25%) Sodium 141mg (6%) Potassium 80mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 30g (60%) Vitamin A 698IU (14%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 290

% Daily Value*

Calories 290kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 141mg 6%
Potassium 80mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 30g 60%
Vitamin A 698IU 14%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.