Mixed Citrus Bars

Active:
15 mins
Total:
1 hr 25 mins
Yield:
Makes about 2 dozen bars

Ingredients


1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus additional for garnish
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon lemon zest, divided
1 cup cup cold salted butter, cut into small cubes
6 large eggs
2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line bottom and sides of a 13- x 9-inch pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil, allowing 2 to 3 inches to extend over sides; lightly grease foil with cooking spray.

Step 2
Pulse almonds, 2 cups of the flour, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of the lemon zest in a food processor until almonds are finely chopped and mixture is combined, about 5 pulses. Add butter, and pulse until mixture is crumbly, about 10 pulses. Press mixture evenly onto bottom of prepared pan.

Step 3
Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned, 18 to 22 minutes.

Step 4
Meanwhile, whisk eggs in a large bowl until smooth; whisk in granulated sugar, lemon juice, and remaining 1 tablespoon lemon zest. Stir together baking powder, salt, and the remaining 1/3 cup flour in a small bowl: whisk into egg mixture. Pour mixture over hot baked crust. Return to oven, and bake until filling is set, 24 to 26 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack 30 minutes.

Step 5
Remove from pan, using foil sides as handles. Cool completely on a wire rack, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish. Remove foil; cut into bars, and garnish with powdered sugar.