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Mango Bars

Refreshing Mango Bars with a Buttery Shortbread Twist

Enjoy these Mango Bars, where tropical sweetness meets zesty lemon in a buttery shortbread crust for a perfect summer dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shortbread Crust
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar adjust based on preference
  • 1 1/2 All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour blend
For the Mango Filling
  • 2 cups Mango Puree fresh or canned
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice fresh for best flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest use fresh for vibrant aroma
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar adjust according to sweetness
For the Finishing Touch
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • 9x9 inch or 9x13 inch baking pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Mango Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease your baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar for about 2-3 minutes. Gradually blend in all-purpose flour until crumbly.
  3. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. While the crust bakes, whisk together mango puree, lemon juice, lemon zest, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  5. Pour the mango filling over the warm crust and bake for another 20-25 minutes until set.
  6. Let the bars cool completely in the pan, dust with powdered sugar, slice, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allowing the bars to cool completely prevents the filling from becoming mushy. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving.

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