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Raspberry Mango Bars

Raspberry Mango Bars: A Tropical Treat You Can't Resist

Indulge in delightful Raspberry Mango Bars featuring a buttery shortbread crust and silky mango curd, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 12 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Provides structure and helps create a firm base for the bars.
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar Adds sweetness to the crust without a gritty texture.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor and balances sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Butter (Cold, Cut into Pieces) Essential for a crumbly, buttery shortbread texture.
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Acts as a binding agent for the crust.
  • 2 tablespoons Heavy Cream Adds moisture and contributes to the shortbread's tenderness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Infuses flavor into the crust.
For the Mango Curd
  • 1 tablespoon Unflavored Gelatin Powder Ensures the mango curd sets nicely.
  • 3 tablespoons Cold Water Used to bloom gelatin.
  • 1/2 cup Butter (Softened) Adds creaminess to the mango curd.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the curd.
  • 3 large Egg Yolks Provide richness for the curd.
  • 1 cup Mango Puree Key flavor component.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Adds acidity to the curd.
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Raspberry Jam Provides tartness and color contrast.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Food Processor
  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • Double Boiler
  • Shallow dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Combine all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a food processor. Add cold butter, pulsing until mixed. Incorporate egg yolk, cream, and vanilla, then pulse until crumbly.
  3. Press the dough into the pan, prick with a fork, and freeze for 20-30 minutes.
  4. Bake the crust with foil and weights for 15 minutes, then remove and bake for another 20 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
  5. Bloom gelatin in cold water. In a double boiler, cream softened butter and granulated sugar, then add egg yolks, mango puree, salt, and lemon juice. Stir until thickened.
  6. Warm bloomed gelatin in the microwave until melted, then stir into the mango curd and strain into a bowl.
  7. Spread mango curd over the cooled crust evenly.
  8. Warm raspberry jam slightly and swirl it into the curd with a knife.
  9. Chill the bars in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours or overnight to set.
  10. Run a warm knife around the edges to loosen, lift out using parchment, and slice into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Keep butter cold for the crust, bloom gelatin properly, and use ripe mangoes for the best flavor.

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