Mango Bars
Brighten up your dessert menu with these irresistible Mango Bars, a tropical twist on classic fruit squares that's perfect for any occasion. Featuring a buttery shortbread crust and a luscious mango custard filling, this recipe highlights the natural sweetness of ripe mangoes balanced with a hint of lime for a zesty finish. Easy to make in just under an hour, these bars are baked to perfection with layers that melt in your mouth. With the creamy addition of sweetened condensed milk and a silky egg-based custard, each bite offers a burst of tangy and tropical goodness. Chill these delectable treats to enjoy their refreshing texture—ideal for summer parties or as an everyday indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 large ripe mangoes, peeled and pitted
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 3 units large eggs
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal later.
In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir until well mixed.
Add 2 cups of the flour and salt to the butter mixture, stirring until crumbly. Reserve 1/4 cup of flour for later use.
Press the flour mixture into the prepared baking dish to form an even layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove and let cool.
While the crust is baking, puree the ripe mangoes in a blender or food processor until smooth.
In a large bowl, combine the mango puree with lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, and eggs. Mix well until smooth.
Add the remaining 1/4 cup of flour and cornstarch to the mango mixture and whisk until fully incorporated.
Pour the mango filling over the baked crust, spreading evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for an additional 30 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly firm to the touch.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool at room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to fully set.
Once chilled, use the parchment overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Slice into 16 squares using a sharp knife.
Serve chilled and enjoy your mango bars!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4606 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 198.6 g | 255% | |
| Saturated Fat | 118.6 g | 593% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1080 mg | 360% | |
| Sodium | 1922 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 644.6 g | 234% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.2 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 411.3 g | ||
| Protein | 84.7 g | 169% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 1366 mg | 105% | |
| Iron | 17.4 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 3175 mg | 68% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
