Calamansi Bars

4.41 from 5 votes

Looking for the perfect citrus dessert? Try this delicious Filipino-inspired twist on traditional lemon bars! Bright, zesty Calamansi Bars with a classic buttery shortbread crust are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Prep Time10

Cook Time45

Cooling4

Total Time4 55

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Filipino

Servings: Servings

Calories: 735kcal

Author: Lalaine Manalo

Equipment

1 9 x 13 rectangular pan

Ingredients

For the Crust

1 cup butter softened
2 cups flour
½ cup powdered sugar (confectioner's sugar)
½ teaspoon salt

For the Filling

3 cups sugar
½ cup + 2 tablespoons flour
8 eggs beaten
1 ⅓ cup calamansi juice
powdered sugar for dusting

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Instructions

For the Crust

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a rectangular pan or line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
In a bowl, combine butter, flour, sugar, and salt. With hands, mix together until just combined. Transfer the dough to the prepared pan and gently press it into the bottom. Using the back of a spoon or the bottom of a glass, gently smooth and even out the surface.
Bake in a 350 F oven for about 15 to 20 minutes or until firm and lightly browned. Remove from oven and allow to slightly cool.

For the Filling

In a bowl, whisk together sugar and flour. Add eggs and calamansi juice. Whisk together until well blended.
Pour over the warm crust and bake in a 350°F oven for about 20 to 25 minutes or until just set. Remove from the pan and allow to cool completely.
Using a fine mesh sieve, dust the top with powdered sugar when ready to serve. Slice into servings.

Notes

You can line the baking pan with parchment paper with an overhang on both sides to easily lift the bars.
Dust the calamansi bars with confectioner's sugar when sufficiently cold, and just before serving, to keep the sugar powdery white rather than sticky from excess moisture.

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