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A close-up, tempting shot of a square Mango Lemon Bars slice topped generously with white powdered sugar.

Mango Lemon Bars

  • Author: Ahazzam
  • Total Time: 60 min
  • Yield: 16 squares
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Make bright, tropical mango lemon bars with a buttery shortbread crust and a tangy, sweet filling.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for filling)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup mango puree
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides.
  2. Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. While the crust bakes, prepare the filling: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup sugar and 1/4 cup flour.
  5. Whisk in the eggs one at a time until just combined. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and mango puree until smooth.
  6. Pour the filling mixture evenly over the hot, pre-baked crust.
  7. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the filling is set and no longer liquid in the center.
  8. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  9. Once cool, lift the bars out using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into squares. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • For a firmer set, chill the bars for at least 2 hours before slicing.
  • Use fresh lemon juice for the best tart flavor balance.
  • If you prefer chunks of mango, substitute 1/4 cup of the puree with 1/4 cup finely diced fresh or thawed frozen mango pieces mixed into the filling.
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 40 min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 45mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

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