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Raspberry Mango Bars

Raspberry Mango Bars: A Refreshing Tropical Treat to Savor

Raspberry Mango Bars combine sweet and tart flavors in a tropical dessert that's easy to prepare.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Shortbread Crust
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1/4 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Butter (cold) unsalted recommended
  • 1 large Egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Mango Curd
  • 1 tablespoon Unflavored gelatin powder
  • 2 tablespoons Cold water
  • 1/4 cup Butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 3 large Egg yolks
  • 1 cup Mango puree use ripe mangoes for optimal taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
Raspberry Swirl
  • 1/2 cup Raspberry jam substitute with passion fruit curd if desired

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Double Boiler
  • Baking Dish
  • Whisk

Method
 

Prepare the Shortbread Crust
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a food processor, combine all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Add cold butter, pulsing until the mixture resembles sandy crumbs.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Pour this mixture into the processor, pulsing until a crumbly dough forms.
  3. Transfer this dough to a lined 9x9-inch baking dish, pressing it evenly across the base. Prick with a fork, chill for 30 minutes, then blind bake with weights for 15 minutes, followed by another 20 minutes uncovered until golden.
Make the Mango Curd
  1. While the crust cools, bloom the unflavored gelatin in a small bowl of cold water for about 5 minutes.
  2. Using a double boiler, beat softened butter and granulated sugar together until creamy. Stir in egg yolks, mango puree, salt, and fresh lemon juice, whisking continuously for 8-10 minutes until the mixture thickens.
  3. Mix in the warmed gelatin until fully dissolved, strain it into the cooled shortbread crust, and smooth it out.
Add Raspberry Swirl
  1. Microwave raspberry jam in a small bowl for about 15-20 seconds until it softens slightly. Spoon dollops of the warm jam over the mango curd, then gently swirl with a knife.
  2. Place the baking dish in the refrigerator and allow the bars to set completely for 4 to 6 hours, or ideally overnight.
Serve
  1. Once set, lift the dessert out of the baking dish using the edges of the parchment paper. With a warm knife, slice the bars into squares or rectangles, wiping the blade clean between cuts.
  2. Arrange them on a serving platter and enjoy your tropical delight!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best flavor, use ripe mangoes and chill the bars overnight for neat slicing.

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