I love these Grapefruit Coconut Bars which bring a zesty tropical tang to the table. I like to decorate these dessert bars with a coconut design. To get a straight line every time, I take a knife or some other implement with a straight edge. I hold the straight edge above each bar at an angle, while sprinkling with shredded coconut. They look so impressive!
To make these, start by preparing the crust and pressing it into a baking dish. As the crust bakes, I prepare the filling by mixing eggs with sugar and flour. Add grapefruit juice, zest, milk, and salt and beat until smooth. Pour the filling onto the cooled crust and return to the oven to bake again until the filling sets. Leave to cool completely before cutting into squares.
To make the Grapefruit Coconut Bars, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Grease and line a 13x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Mix 2 cups of all purpose flour, 1 cup of shredded coconut and 1½ teaspoons of ground ginger together in a bowl.
Beat 1 cup of butter with ¾ cup of granulated sugar on medium-high speed for 3-5 minutes, until light and fluffy. Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and mix until just incorporated.
Add the dry ingredients and combine until the dry ingredients are just incorporated. Do not over mix - you want crumbly dough so it's easier to press into the pan.
Press the crust into the bottom of the parchment lined pan. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes until the edges turn light golden brown.
Remove the crust from the oven and leave to cool for about 20 minutes.
Turn the oven down to 325 °F.
In a separate bowl, beat 6 eggs lightly. Add 2 cups of granulated sugar and ½ a cup of all purpose flour and whisk until smooth. Add 1 cup of grapefruit juice, 1½ tablespoons of zest, ½ a cup of milk and ½ a teaspoon of salt. Whisk until fully blended.
Gently pour the filling over the crust.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until the center of the filling is just set.
Once cooked, remove from the oven and leave to cool completely (45 mins - 1 hour).
Slice into 24 squares and transfer to a wire rack.
To decorate, take something with a straight edge (such as a bench knife). Hold the knife just above the bar at an angle from one corner to the opposite one. Sprinkle shredded coconut over the exposed side of the grapefruit bars and repeat.
These Grapefruit Coconut Bars really are a sweet, tropical treat! Try making a batch of these cute bars soon and don’t forget to tag #cookmerecipes in your baking posts on Instagram!
Wow! These Grapefruit Coconut Bars are simply amazing. Made them for a beach party and everyone loved them. The tangy grapefruit with coconut is on another level! I felt like a pro chef when serving them. Definitely will make again!
Superb tropical treat. I made these bars for a family gathering, and they were a hit. The zesty grapefruit combined with coconut was refreshing and unique. Everyone loved them, and they disappeared quickly. I will be making these bars again for sure.
So deliciously refreshing!
Superb! I made these bars for a beach picnic last summer, and everyone adored them. The grapefruit adds a refreshing twist, and they are so simple to make. I love decorating them with coconut too. Definitely my go-to dessert.
These Grapefruit Coconut Bars were a delightful hit at our family gathering. The citrus flavor was refreshing. My wife and I will definitely make them again for our next beach cookout.
Delicious! I made these bars for my husband's birthday last weekend. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of grapefruit and coconut. They were simple to make and looked pretty fantastic on the dessert table.
Delicious! These bars reminded me of my trip to Hawaii, perfect treat for summer.
These bars are super tasty! Made 'em for the fam and they gobbled 'em up.
Superb! Made these bars for a small gathering, and everyone raved about the tropical flavors. The grapefruit paired with coconut is such a delight. I even added a little extra zest on top! They disappeared so fast, I hardly got to have one myself!
These Grapefruit Coconut Bars were a huge hit at our last family gathering. The zesty flavor paired with coconut is just perfect. I love how simple the recipe is, and my kids had fun helping to sprinkle the coconut. I felt so proud serving such a beautiful dessert that everyone loved.
OMG! These Grapefruit Coconut Bars are the bomb! Made 'em for a beach party, and everyone raved. So easy and delish! 🌴🍰
Burnt up and hard as a rock, not sure what went wrong.
Yummy grapefruit bars!
Can this be made vegan some how?
Ive made this recipe a couple of times but this time around i decided to add a bit of caramel on to the top id say its a lot more flavorful with some extra sweetness mixed with the grapefruit next i'll try out chocolate.
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