Indulge in Mango Dream Bars: A Perfect Dessert Recipe!
Indulge in the tropical bliss of Mango Dream Bars with a buttery crust and creamy mango filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- a pinch of salt
- 2 cup fresh or frozen mango puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- a pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the softened butter and add the vanilla extract until the mixture forms crumbs. Press this mixture firmly into a lined baking pan.
3. Bake the crust for 15–20 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mango puree, eggs, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
5. Pour the creamy mango filling over the baked crust, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle coconut topping if using.
6. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the filling is set. Allow to cool completely before cutting and serving.
Notes
For best results, use ripe mangoes for puree. Adjust sugar based on mango sweetness. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Mango, Dessert, Bars
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