Blood Orange Squares Recipe

Name: Blood Orange Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ tablespoons (1% sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed (6 ounces, 170 grams); 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour (6.75 ounces, 195 grams); 1/2 cup confectioners sugar (2 ounces, 57 grams); 1/4 teaspoon salt (1.25 grams); 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (10.5 ounces, 300 grams); 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (.56 ounce, 16.25 grams); 1/2 teaspoon baking powder (2.45 grams); Finely grated zest of 1 lime; Finely grated zest of 1 blood orange; Pinch of salt; 4 large eggs (6.8 ounces, 193 grams), at room temperature; 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (2 to 3 limes) (2.9 ounces, 83.3 grams); 1 cup freshly squeezed blood orange juice (8 ounces, 225 grams); Zester; Food Processor; 9-by-13-inch baking pan

Servings: persons

½ tablespoons (1% sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed (6 ounces, 170 grams)
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour (6.75 ounces, 195 grams)
1/2 cup confectioners sugar (2 ounces, 57 grams)
1/4 teaspoon salt (1.25 grams)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (10.5 ounces, 300 grams)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (.56 ounce, 16.25 grams)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder (2.45 grams)
Finely grated zest of 1 lime
Finely grated zest of 1 blood orange
Pinch of salt
4 large eggs (6.8 ounces, 193 grams), at room temperature
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (2 to 3 limes) (2.9 ounces, 83.3 grams)
1 cup freshly squeezed blood orange juice (8 ounces, 225 grams)
Zester
Food Processor
9-by-13-inch baking pan

1
For the Crust:
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Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350F.
3
In a food processor, pulse together all the ingredients for the shortbread until the mixture just begins to hold together in large pieces.
4
Turn the dough out into a 9-by-13-inch baking pan and press it into a single layer covering the bottom of the pan.
5
Smooth the top with a rubber spatula.
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Bake on the center rack, rotating the pan halfway through, until golden and firm to the touch, 20 to 25 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and reserve.
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For the Filling:
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In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, baking powder, citrus zests, and salt.
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In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and citrus juices.
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Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients in two additions, whisking until smooth.
12
Spread the filling over the baked shortbread.
13
To Bake:
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Bake on the center rack until it is just set, about 15 minutes.
15
Cool in the pan, then cut into squares.

768

kcal

Calories

Fat

151

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ tablespoons (1% sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed (6 ounces, 170 grams), 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour (6.75 ounces, 195 grams), 1/2 cup confectioners sugar (2 ounces, 57 grams), 1/4 teaspoon salt (1.25 grams), and more.

Yes, Blood Orange Squares falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Blood Orange Squares

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