Ruby Red Grapefruit Bars
Brighten up your dessert table with these zesty and refreshing Ruby Red Grapefruit Bars! Featuring a buttery shortbread crust and a tangy, citrus-filled topping made with freshly squeezed ruby red grapefruit juice and zest, these bars offer a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. With their vibrant pink hue and a dusting of powdered sugar, they're as stunning as they are delicious. Ideal for spring gatherings, brunches, or a unique twist on classic lemon bars, these treats are easy to make and will impress any crowd. Ready in just over an hour and serving 9, these bars are a delightful way to incorporate bold grapefruit flavor into your baking repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 115 g unsalted butter, melted
- 50 g granulated sugar
- 125 g all-purpose flour (for crust)
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 120 ml ruby red grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed
- 200 g granulated sugar (for filling)
- 3 large eggs
- 30 g all-purpose flour (for filling)
- 1 tbsp grapefruit zest
- 15 g powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
In a medium bowl, mix the melted butter, granulated sugar (50 g), all-purpose flour (125 g), and salt (0.25 tsp) until well combined and a dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust. Use a flat-bottomed glass to press it down smoothly if needed.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove it from the oven and set aside while you prepare the filling.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the grapefruit juice (120 ml), granulated sugar (200 g), eggs (3), all-purpose flour (30 g), and grapefruit zest (1 tbsp) until smooth and fully combined.
Pour the filling over the pre-baked crust and smooth it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake the bars in the oven for another 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and no longer jiggles in the center.
Remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan at room temperature. Then transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours.
Once chilled, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment overhang. Slice into 9 squares.
Dust the tops with powdered sugar (15 g) before serving, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2675 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.9 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.8 g | 319% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 809 mg | 270% | |
| Sodium | 812 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 398.0 g | 145% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 275.8 g | ||
| Protein | 35.8 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 141 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 580 mg | 12% | |
*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.
