Description
Indulge in the tropical delight of Mango Dream Bars, a perfect treat that captures the essence of summer with each bite. These creamy mango dessert bars feature a buttery crust topped with a luscious mango filling made from fresh or frozen mango puree. Their vibrant flavor and smooth texture make them an impressive addition to any gathering, whether it’s a birthday party, picnic, or just a sweet indulgence after dinner. Plus, they are easy to prepare, allowing you to whip up this delightful dessert in no time!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups fresh or frozen mango puree
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- A pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, butter, and vanilla until crumbly. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake the crust for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden, then cool slightly.
- Combine mango puree, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and salt in a saucepan; cook over medium heat until thickened.
- Remove from heat and whisk in eggs and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until set.
- Cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 1-2 hours.
- Cut into bars and serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 80g)
- Calories: 223
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg