Calamansi Bars
Kawaling Pinoy recipe - Filipino
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 45 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 cup powdered (confectioner's sugar)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup flour +1 tablespoon
- 4 eggs (beaten)
- 2/3 cup calamansi juice
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a rectangular pan or line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
- 2
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.
- 3
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.
- 4
In a bowl, whisk together sugar and flour. Add eggs and calamansi juice. Whisk together until well blended.
- 5
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.
- 6
Using a fine mesh sieve, dust the top with powdered sugar when ready to serve. Slice into servings.