Description
Pink Grapefruit Bars are a delightful dessert that harmoniously blends the tangy brightness of fresh pink grapefruit with a sweet, buttery crust. Bursting with flavor and a vibrant pink hue, these bars are perfect for any occasion—from summer picnics to cozy family gatherings. With minimal ingredients and straightforward preparation, you can enjoy this refreshing treat that brings sunshine to your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh pink grapefruit juice
- Zest of 1 pink grapefruit
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- For the crust: In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Press into the pan and bake for 15 minutes until golden.
- For the filling: Whisk together grapefruit juice, zest, sugar, eggs, baking powder, and flour in another bowl until smooth.
- Pour filling over the baked crust and return to the oven for 20–25 minutes until set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (50g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 50mg