FLORIDA CITRUS BARS

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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 4h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

One 11-ounce box vanilla wafers
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon orange zest
Kosher salt
Two 8-ounce blocks cream cheese, at room temperature
One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon grapefruit zest
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 cup whipped cream
2 oranges, peeled and sliced into rounds
1 grapefruit, peeled and sliced into rounds
1 lemon, peeled and sliced into rounds

Steps:

  • For the crust: Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang for easy removal.
  • In the bowl of a food processor, add the vanilla wafers, butter, granulated sugar, zest and a pinch of salt. Pulse until the mixture is a very fine crumb and is starting to clump together. Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Chill the dish in the freezer while you make the filling.
  • For the filling: Add the cream cheese, condensed milk, confectioners' sugar, grapefruit zest, lemon zest and orange zest to a large bowl. Whip together with an electric hand mixer until completely combined and there are no clumps of cream cheese. Fold in the whipped cream. Remove the crust from the freezer and pour in the filling, using a spatula to smooth it into an even layer. Return to the freezer and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • For the topping: When the filling is set, remove the whole bar from the baking dish and place on a cutting board; removing the parchment. Decorate the top with the orange, grapefruit and lemon rounds, then carefully slice into bars. Serve immediately.

Annette White
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves citrus desserts.


Justyn Salmeron
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These citrus bars are the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.


Zitu Kuri
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I love the way the citrus flavor pairs with the buttery crust. It's a match made in heaven.


Lacey Walker
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These citrus bars are the perfect way to end a meal. They're light and refreshing, yet still satisfying.


Cynia Franklin
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I'm a huge fan of citrus desserts and these bars are no exception. They're absolutely delicious.


Martin Cox
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These citrus bars are so good, I could eat them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!


Raj Rai
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I've made these citrus bars several times for bake sales and they're always a hit. Everyone loves them!


Rupa Majhi
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These citrus bars are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're always a crowd-pleaser.


Young Bliss
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow and the results are always delicious.


Barua Kushol
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These citrus bars are a great way to use up extra citrus from my tree.


Shakilah ainembabazi
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I'm not usually a big fan of citrus desserts, but these bars changed my mind. They're so good!


GN nirdosh
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These citrus bars are the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I can't get enough of them!


Sany Rajput
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I love the way the citrus flavor bursts in my mouth when I eat these bars.


Ahmedkhan bhai
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These bars are delicious! The crust is buttery and the citrus filling is tart and sweet.


Malyar Afghan
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I've made these citrus bars several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're a family favorite!


Oluwasegun Bamidele
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These citrus bars are so easy to make. I love that I can use fresh citrus from my backyard.


Shami Ngarambe Kevin
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I love the bright, citrusy flavor of these bars. They're the perfect treat for a summer party or picnic.


Solangi Jabbar
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These Florida Citrus Bars were a hit at my last dinner party. The combination of tangy citrus and sweet, buttery crust was perfect. I'll definitely be making these again!