Description
Mango Curd Dessert Bars with Shortbread Crust are a vibrant, tropical treat that perfectly blends a buttery shortbread base with luscious mango curd. These bars are not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor, making them an ideal dessert for summer picnics, gatherings, or cozy nights in. Simple to prepare and sure to impress, they will become a family favorite!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for curd)
- 1 cup ripe mango pulp
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and cold butter until crumbly. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Bake the crust for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
- In another bowl, whisk together the mango pulp, eggs, remaining sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Pour the mango mixture over the baked crust and return it to the oven. Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For variations, consider substituting mango with passion fruit or lemon for a zesty twist. Enhance your bars by topping them with toasted coconut or a drizzle of chocolate sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.