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Mango Bars with Raspberry Swirl Recipe

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Enjoy these luscious Mango Bars with Raspberry Swirl, featuring a buttery shortcrust base topped with a smooth, tangy mango curd and a vibrant raspberry jam swirl. This dessert balances tropical sweetness with tartness, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour (210 grams)
  • 7 tablespoons powdered sugar (56 grams)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 10 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces (140 grams)
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Mango Curd Filling

  • 2½ teaspoons unflavored gelatin powder (7 grams)
  • ¼ cup cold water
  • 12 tablespoons softened butter (170 grams)
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar (300 grams)
  • 10 egg yolks
  • 1 cup mango puree (store bought or homemade)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Raspberry Swirl

  • ½ cup raspberry jam (160 grams)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the sides to lift the bars out easily later.
  2. Make the Dough: In a food processor, pulse together the flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter pieces and pulse until the mixture resembles fine sand. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, then add to the food processor and pulse just until the dough becomes crumbly.
  3. Press and Chill: Transfer the dough mixture to the prepared baking dish. Use the flat bottom of a measuring cup to press the dough evenly across the pan. Prick the dough all over with a fork. Place the baking dish in the freezer for 20 to 30 minutes to chill.
  4. Bake the Crust: Lightly spray one side of a piece of foil with nonstick spray and press it onto the dough. Add pie weights or dried beans on top of the foil. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and weights carefully, then bake uncovered for another 20 minutes until the crust is lightly golden. Let it cool completely.
  5. Bloom the Gelatin: Sprinkle gelatin powder over ¼ cup cold water in a shallow dish and let it sit to soften while preparing the mango curd.
  6. Prepare Double Boiler: Fill a saucepan with about 2 inches of water and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Place a heatproof bowl on top of the saucepan, ensuring the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water.
  7. Make Mango Curd: In the bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer for about 30 seconds. Add egg yolks and mix. Then add mango puree, salt, and lemon juice, mixing until well combined.
  8. Cook Curd: Stir the mixture continuously over the simmering water for 15 to 25 minutes until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon and a clean stripe remains when wiped with a finger.
  9. Add Gelatin: Microwave the softened gelatin for 8 to 12 seconds until syrupy (do not overheat). Stir the gelatin into the thickened mango curd thoroughly.
  10. Strain and Spread: Pour the mango curd through a fine mesh strainer into a clean bowl to remove any solids. Spread the strained mango curd evenly over the cooled crust.
  11. Add Raspberry Swirl: Warm the raspberry jam slightly in the microwave. Drop small spoonfuls of jam over the mango curd and use a knife tip to swirl into a marbled pattern.
  12. Chill Bars: Refrigerate the assembled bars for 4 to 6 hours or overnight until fully set.
  13. Serve: Run a warm knife around the edges of the baking dish. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the dessert out onto a cutting board. Slice into bars, dipping the knife in hot water and wiping clean between each cut for smooth edges.

Notes

  • For homemade mango puree, blend ripe mango flesh until smooth.
  • Gelatin must be heated gently to preserve its thickening power.
  • Pressing the crust evenly ensures uniform baking and texture.
  • Using parchment paper with an overhang makes removing the bars easier and cleaner.
  • Refrigerate until fully set for best cutting results.
  • Use a warm, clean knife to achieve neat bar slices.

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