Blood Orange Squares

Total time 65 minute

12 servings

Ingredients

• For the crust
• ½ cup macadamia nuts, toasted and finely ground
• 1 cup Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free All Purpose Flour (or regular flour)
• 1/3 cup confectioners sugar (plus more for garnish)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup cold butter, cut into cubes
• For the filling
• 4 eggs
• 1 ½ cups sugar
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup Blood Orange juice
• ¾ cup flaked coconut

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 2 quart baking dish with parchment paper allowing an overhang for easy removal. Spray parchment with cooking spray.
2. Pulse crust ingredients together in a food processor until mixture resembles a coarse meal. Press crust mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan in an even layer.
3. Bake crust for 20 minutes until lightly golden.
4. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F
5. Meanwhile, whisk together eggs, sugar, flour, and blood orange juice until smooth. Stir in coconut flakes. Pour filling over prepared crust. Bake for 30 minutes until filling is fully set and the edges are golden brown.
6. Allow bars to cool completely. Lift them from the pan using the parchment paper. Slice into 12 squares and dust with confectioners sugar before serving.