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Raspberry Mango Bars

Delightful Raspberry Mango Bars for a Sunny Sweet Treat

Indulge in these delightful Raspberry Mango Bars, combining sweet mango and tart raspberry for a refreshing escape.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chill Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure to the crust; no substitutions are vital for texture.
  • 0.5 cups Powdered Sugar Adds sweetness for a tender crust; can substitute with granulated sugar.
  • 0.5 teaspoons Salt Enhances flavor; necessary for balance.
  • 0.75 cups Butter (cold) Creates a rich, crumbly crust; use unsalted.
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Adds richness and moisture.
  • 2 tablespoons Heavy Cream Contributes to crust tenderization; can substitute with milk.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds flavor depth; can substitute with almond extract.
For the Mango Curd
  • 1 tablespoon Unflavored Gelatin Powder Stabilizes the mango curd for clean slicing.
  • 0.25 cups Cold Water Used to bloom gelatin; essential for preparing properly.
  • 0.25 cups Butter (softened) Essential for making smooth mango curd.
  • 0.75 cups Granulated Sugar Sweetens the mango curd; no substitutions needed.
  • 4 large Egg Yolks Provides richness and aids thickening; use fresh.
  • 1 cups Mango Puree The main flavor component; store-bought or homemade.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Adds acidity and enhances flavor.
For the Raspberry Swirl
  • 0.5 cups Raspberry Jam Used for swirling and flavor contrast.

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Baking dish
  • Double Boiler
  • Fine-mesh sieve

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, allowing an overhang. In a food processor, blend all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, and salt until combined. Add cold butter, processing until the mixture resembles sandy crumbs. Combine egg yolks, heavy cream, and vanilla, adding this to the dry ingredients. Press the dough firmly into the prepared baking dish and chill in the fridge for 20-30 minutes.
    Raspberry Mango Bars
  2. Remove the chilled crust from the fridge and bake for 15 minutes with pie weights. After that, take out the weights and bake for an additional 20 minutes until golden brown. Let it cool completely.
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  3. Bloom the unflavored gelatin powder in cold water, setting it aside. In a double boiler, combine softened butter and granulated sugar, stirring until creamy. Add egg yolks, mango puree, salt, and lemon juice, cooking until thickened.
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  4. Once thickened, stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove lumps. Spread the warm mango curd over the cooled crust evenly.
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  5. Warm the raspberry jam until pourable. Dollop the jam over the mango curd and swirl gently with a butter knife to create marbled patterns.
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  6. Chill the assembled dessert in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours or overnight. Use the parchment overhang to lift the bars out and slice with a warm knife for clean edges.
    Raspberry Mango Bars

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure the butter for the crust is cold for a crumbly texture. Allow sufficient chilling time for best results.

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