Orange Bars Recipe
These delightful Orange Bars are a perfect blend of sweet, tangy orange filling atop a buttery shortbread crust. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, these bars are a refreshing treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Shortbread Crust:
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Orange Filling:
- 4 large eggs
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (30g) cornstarch
- ⅔ cup (160ml) fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Shortbread Crust – Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Combine melted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, flour, and salt. Press into the dish and bake.
- Prepare the Orange Filling – Whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, cornstarch, orange juice, orange zest, and almond extract until smooth.
- Bake the Orange Bars – Pour the filling over the baked crust and bake until set.
- Slice and Serve – Chill, slice into squares, and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- For a stronger almond flavor, you can increase the amount of almond extract in the filling.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Orange Bars, Dessert Recipe, Citrus Dessert
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