Ruby Red Grapefruit Bars

I seriously freaked out when I found this recipe.  Why in the world had I not thought of this before?  Lemon bars, lime bars, GRAPEFRUIT BARS!  I LOVE grapefruit!  So to me, this was meant to be, like my husband & I are meant to be.  Ok, maybe not like that, but I seriously am in love with these bars.  I re-wrote the recipe to flow better.  I love to find recipes, but I want to make it as simple as possible for everyone to follow along & not miss, or mess up any steps, so hopefully it's easy to read for all of you.  Since these are pink, they are great for Valentine's treats.  Attach a note that says: "Pucker up Valentine!" or whatever clever slogan you can think of.

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Ruby Red Grapefruit Bars

Recipe from Bakeaholic Mama & rewritten by: Amber (Dessert Now, Dinner Later!)

Crust:

• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup flour

1. Preheat oven to 350*F.  In a stand mixer combine ingredients until crumbly.  Press on the bottom of a 9x9 baking dish.  Bake 15 minutes or until starting to brown lightly.

Filling:

• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 2 Tbsp flour
• 2 tsp grapefruit zest
• 1/2 cup grapefruit juice (approximately 1/2 a grapefruit; add up to 1/4 cup more juice for a more tart taste)
• Pink food coloring

1. Prepare filling when crust is just about done: Using the whisk attachment of your stand mixer, whisk the eggs, sugar, baking powder, & flour until light & fluffy.  Then add grapefruit juice with zest, & about 3 drops of pink food coloring (or more till desired color) until combined.
2. Pour filling over hot crust & bake an additional 20 minutes or until edges are golden.  Let cool in the refrigerator.  Cut squares, dust tops with powdered sugar & serve.  Amazing when eaten cold from the fridge.  

I seriously freaked out when I found this recipe.  Why in the world had I not thought of this before?  Lemon bars, lime bars, GRAPEFRUIT BARS!  I LOVE grapefruit!  So to me, this was meant to be, like my husband & I are meant to be.  Ok, maybe not like that, but I seriously am in love with these bars.  I re-wrote the recipe to flow better.  I love to find recipes, but I want to make it as simple as possible for everyone to follow along & not miss, or mess up any steps, so hopefully it's easy to read for all of you.  Since these are pink, they are great for Valentine's treats.  Attach a note that says: "Pucker up Valentine!" or whatever clever slogan you can think of.

Pin It

Ruby Red Grapefruit Bars

Recipe from Bakeaholic Mama & rewritten by: Amber (Dessert Now, Dinner Later!)

Crust:

• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup flour

1. Preheat oven to 350*F.  In a stand mixer combine ingredients until crumbly.  Press on the bottom of a 9x9 baking dish.  Bake 15 minutes or until starting to brown lightly.

Filling:

• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 2 Tbsp flour
• 2 tsp grapefruit zest
• 1/2 cup grapefruit juice (approximately 1/2 a grapefruit; add up to 1/4 cup more juice for a more tart taste)
• Pink food coloring

1. Prepare filling when crust is just about done: Using the whisk attachment of your stand mixer, whisk the eggs, sugar, baking powder, & flour until light & fluffy.  Then add grapefruit juice with zest, & about 3 drops of pink food coloring (or more till desired color) until combined.
2. Pour filling over hot crust & bake an additional 20 minutes or until edges are golden.  Let cool in the refrigerator.  Cut squares, dust tops with powdered sugar & serve.  Amazing when eaten cold from the fridge.