Citrus Zest Dessert Bars Receita

These vibrant Citrus Zest Dessert Bars are the perfect light and refreshing counterpoint to rich holiday desserts. A buttery shortbread crust is topped with a luscious creamy citrus filling, bursting with fresh orange and lemon zest. Easy to make and guaranteed to impress, this recipe is a must-try for your holiday baking!

Preparo 45 min
Cozimento 80 min
Calorias 399.8 kcal
Proteína 11g
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Ingredientes para Citrus Zest Dessert Bars

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Como fazer Citrus Zest Dessert Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Line a 9x12 inch baking dish with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides. Butter the foil.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour and ¼ cup cornstarch.
  4. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients (flour mixture) to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a ¼-inch thick crust.
  7. Cover with plastic wrap, then press and flatten the dough with your hands to ensure even thickness.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  9. Remove the plastic wrap and prick the dough all over with a fork.
  10. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is lightly golden brown.
  11. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, melt ½ cup apricot jam in the microwave until spreadable.
  12. Spread the melted jam evenly over the baked crust.
  13. Return to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes.
  14. Remove from oven and let the crust cool completely (about 1 hour).
  15. In a medium bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 2 large egg yolks, 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup milk, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is thickened and pale yellow.
  16. Stir in the zest of 2 oranges and 1 lemon, and the juice of 1 orange and ½ lemon. Whisk well to combine.
  17. Pour the citrus filling over the cooled crust.
  18. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set around the edges but still slightly wobbly in the center.
  19. Let cool completely to room temperature.
  20. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting.
  21. To remove the bars, dip the bottom of the baking dish into warm water for a few seconds to loosen the foil.
  22. Use the foil overhang to lift the pastry out of the dish and transfer it to a cutting board.
  23. Cut into 2-inch squares.
  24. Garnish each square with an orange curl (optional) and serve.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

132g

Fat

51g

Carbs

18g

Perguntas frequentes

Quanto tempo leva para fazer Citrus Zest Dessert Bars?

Citrus Zest Dessert Bars leva cerca de 125 minutos do início ao fim — aproximadamente 45 minutos de preparo e 80 minutos de cozimento.

Quantas calorias tem Citrus Zest Dessert Bars?

Citrus Zest Dessert Bars tem aproximadamente 399.8 calorias por porção, com cerca de 11 g de proteína, 18 g de carboidratos e 26 g de gordura.

De quais ingredientes preciso para Citrus Zest Dessert Bars?

Os principais ingredientes de Citrus Zest Dessert Bars são All Purpose Flour, Cornstarch, Butter, Sugar, Raspberry Jam, Eggs. Veja a lista completa com as medidas acima.

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