Light and Dreamy Orange Bars
Brighten your dessert table with these irresistible Light and Dreamy Orange Bars, a refreshing twist on classic citrus treats. Featuring a buttery shortbread crust topped with a luscious orange custard filling, these bars strike the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Made with freshly squeezed orange juice and fragrant orange zest, every bite bursts with sunny, natural flavor. With a light dusting of powdered sugar and a melt-in-your-mouth texture, they’re as elegant as they are easy to make. Perfect for spring gatherings, afternoon tea, or a simple indulgence, these zesty bars chill beautifully for a refreshing, make-ahead dessert. Ready in just under an hour, they’re the ultimate treat for citrus lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams Unsalted butter
- 50 grams Granulated sugar
- 150 grams All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 120 milliliters Fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 125 grams Granulated sugar (for filling)
- 25 grams All-purpose flour (for filling)
- 15 grams Powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking dish with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal.
Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour and salt until a crumbly dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Prick the surface lightly with a fork to prevent bubbling.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove and set aside to cool slightly.
While the crust is baking, prepare the orange filling: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, fresh orange juice, and orange zest until well combined.
Gradually whisk in the granulated sugar and all-purpose flour for the filling, ensuring there are no lumps.
Pour the orange filling over the slightly cooled crust, spreading it evenly.
Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 20-22 minutes, or until the filling is set and just barely jiggles in the center.
Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 1 hour to fully set.
Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the dish. Dust with powdered sugar before slicing into 9 squares.
Serve chilled or at room temperature and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2403 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.7 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.9 g | 300% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 622 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 1341 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 338.7 g | 123% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 200.6 g | ||
| Protein | 32.7 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 126 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 599 mg | 13% | |
*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.
