Blood Orange Curd Bars

These Blood Orange Curd Bars combine a buttery crust with a tangy and vibrant blood orange curd layer, resulting in a delightful treat bursting with citrus flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons blood orange zest
• 1/2 cup fresh blood orange juice
• 3 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• Powdered sugar, for dusting optional

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C

In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, powdered sugar, 1 cup of flour, and a pinch of salt

Mix until a dough forms

Press the dough evenly into the bottom of a greased 8x8-inch baking pan

Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown

While the crust is baking, prepare the blood orange curd

In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, blood orange zest, blood orange juice, eggs, and 2 tablespoons of flour until well combined

Pour the blood orange curd over the warm crust once its done baking

Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the curd is set

Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack

Once cooled, refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours to chill and set the curd

Cut into squares, dust with powdered sugar if desired, and serve