Citrus Zest Dessert Bars
Brighten up your dessert game with these irresistible Citrus Zest Dessert Bars, a tangy-sweet treat destined to impress! Featuring a buttery, golden crust and a luscious citrus topping that blends the zesty vibrance of lemon and orange, these bars are the perfect balance of tart and sweet. With fragrant lemon zest and freshly squeezed orange juice infusing each bite, this recipe captures the essence of sunshine in dessert form. Ready in under an hour and dusted with a delicate layer of powdered sugar, these bars make a refreshing addition to any gathering, from spring picnics to festive celebrations. Whether served chilled for a cool treat or enjoyed at room temperature, these citrus dessert bars are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for citrus lovers, they’ll keep your taste buds singing!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup lemon juice
- 0.25 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a medium mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the butter mixture. Mix until a crumbly dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
While the crust is cooling, prepare the citrus topping. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour until smooth.
Stir in the lemon juice, orange juice, lemon zest, and orange zest. Mix until fully combined.
Pour the citrus mixture over the pre-baked crust, spreading it evenly across the surface.
Bake the dessert bars in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the topping is set and slightly firm to the touch.
Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 1 hour for easier slicing.
Dust the top of the bars with powdered sugar, if desired. Slice into squares or rectangles and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3734 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.4 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.5 g | 312% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 992 mg | 331% | |
| Sodium | 892 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 644.0 g | 234% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 424.2 g | ||
| Protein | 54.0 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 878 mg | 19% | |
*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.
