Grapefruit bars
Grapefruit bars are lemon bars' mellow yellow cousin! Try these with fresh-squeezed juice.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Servings: 16
For the crust:
- 1 c. butter
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 2 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1/2 Tbsp. milk or half and half
For the filling:
- 6 large or extra-large eggs
- 2 3/4 c. sugar
- 2 Tbsp. grated yellow grapefruit zest
- 1 c. fresh yellow grapefruit juice
- 1 c. all-purpose flour
- powdered sugar, for topping
Make the filling:
Wipe out the bowl you used to make the crust. Whisk together the eggs, sugar, grapefruit zest, grapefruit juice, and flour. When the crust is done, pour this mixture over it and return to the oven for another 30 to 35 minutes.
Cool and dust with powdered sugar. Cut into squares.