Citrus Bars from My Great Recipe Cards
Brighten up your dessert table with these irresistible Citrus Bars from My Great Recipe Cards! Featuring a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread crust as the base, these bars are layered with a zesty, tangy filling made from fresh lemon and orange juice and zest. The vibrant citrus flavor is perfectly balanced by a dusting of powdered sugar, creating a dessert that is both sweet and refreshing. With just 20 minutes of prep and a total bake time of 35 minutes, these treats are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a sunny summer gathering or a simple weeknight indulgence. Easy to make, beautifully vibrant, and bursting with flavor, these citrus bars are the ultimate crowd-pleasers. Turn your kitchen into a citrus paradise with this delightful recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar (for filling)
- 0.25 cups all-purpose flour (for filling)
- 2 lemons (zest and juice)
- 1 oranges (zest and juice)
- 0.25 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar for the crust.
Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the flour-sugar mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, blend until the mixture forms fine crumbs and begins to clump together.
Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan. Use the back of a spoon to smooth the surface, ensuring it’s tightly packed.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until it’s lightly golden. Remove and let it cool while you prepare the filling.
In a large bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Mix in 1.5 cups of granulated sugar and 1/4 cup of flour until smooth.
Zest and juice the lemons and the orange. Add the zest and juice to the egg mixture, whisking until fully combined.
Pour the citrus filling over the pre-baked crust, spreading it out evenly.
Bake the bars for 20 minutes or until the filling is set and slightly firm to the touch.
Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.
Once cool, dust the top with powdered sugar for a decorative finish.
Cut the bars into 12 squares or rectangles and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3831 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.2 g | 152% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.7 g | 314% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 992 mg | 331% | |
| Sodium | 309 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 660.9 g | 240% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 443.0 g | ||
| Protein | 56.1 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 246 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 932 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
