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Mango Curd Dessert Bars with Shortbread Crust

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Bright and buttery mango curd dessert bars with a crisp shortbread crust and a smooth, sweet-tangy tropical filling.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mango puree
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Powdered sugar (optional)
  • Whipped cream (optional)
  • Fresh mango slices (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix flour, powdered sugar, salt, butter, and vanilla until a soft dough forms.
  3. Press dough evenly into the pan and bake for 15–18 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. In a saucepan, whisk mango puree, sugar, eggs, egg yolks, lemon juice, lemon zest, cornstarch, and salt.
  5. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in butter until smooth.
  7. Pour the mango curd over the warm crust and spread evenly.
  8. Bake again for 15–18 minutes until the filling is just set.
  9. Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
  10. Slice into bars and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • Use ripe, sweet mangoes for the best flavor.
  • Strain fresh mango puree for a smoother curd.
  • Chill thoroughly before slicing for clean cuts.
  • Adjust sugar depending on mango sweetness.
  • Bars can be made a day in advance for better flavor.

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