Citrus Bars

Brighten up your dessert table with these zesty and irresistible Citrus Bars! Featuring a buttery, golden shortbread crust topped with a luscious citrus filling made from fresh lemon and orange juice, these bars strike the perfect balance between tangy and sweet. Enhanced with vibrant lemon and orange zest, every bite offers a burst of sunshine. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, these bars are baked to perfection in under an hour, making them an ideal treat for any occasion. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, these citrus bars are as beautiful as they are delicious. Perfect for spring gatherings, potlucks, or an everyday afternoon pick-me-up, this recipe is sure to delight citrus lovers.

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 226 grams unsalted butter
• 150 grams granulated sugar
• 265 grams all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 4 large eggs
• 300 grams granulated sugar (for filling)
• 30 grams all-purpose flour (for filling)
• 120 milliliters lemon juice
• 60 milliliters orange juice
• 1 tablespoons lemon zest
• 2 teaspoons orange zest
• 30 grams powdered sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal later.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, cream together the unsalted butter (softened), 150 grams of granulated sugar, and salt until smooth.

Step 3

Gradually add 265 grams of all-purpose flour to the butter mixture. Mix until crumbs form and the dough starts coming together.

Step 4

Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan to form the crust. Use the back of a spoon or your fingers to flatten it.

Step 5

Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove it from the oven and set it aside to cool slightly while preparing the filling.

Step 6

For the filling, whisk together 4 large eggs and 300 grams of granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth.

Step 7

Add 30 grams of all-purpose flour to the egg mixture and whisk until no lumps remain.

Step 8

Mix in the lemon juice, orange juice, lemon zest, and orange zest, ensuring everything is well combined.

Step 9

Pour the citrus filling over the warm crust, spreading it evenly.

Step 10

Bake in the oven for another 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and no longer jiggles when the pan is gently shaken.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let the citrus bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 12

Once cool, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Cut them into 16 squares or rectangles.

Step 13

Dust the tops of the citrus bars with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1400g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4924.8

Total Fat 216.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 119.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1244.4mg	0%
Sodium 1502.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 724.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.7g	0%
Total Sugars 489.0g
Protein 58.4g	0%

Vitamin D 164IU	0%
Calcium 237.6mg	0%
Iron 17.5mg	0%
Potassium 914.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.3%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 57.1%