Mango Coconut Bars (Printable)
Chewy tropical dessert bars with sweet mango and creamy coconut flavors, ready in under an hour.
# What You'll Need:
→ Crust
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
04 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Mango Coconut Filling
05 - 1 cup ripe mango, peeled and diced
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
09 - 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
10 - 1/4 cup coconut milk
11 - 1 tbsp lime juice
12 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
13 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
14 - Pinch of salt
→ Topping
15 - 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
02 - Combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl. Add cold butter and blend with a pastry cutter or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
03 - Press mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
04 - Puree the diced mango in a blender or food processor until completely smooth.
05 - Whisk eggs and sugar until slightly pale. Stir in flour, shredded coconut, coconut milk, lime juice, vanilla, baking powder, salt, and mango puree until fully combined.
06 - Pour the filling over the pre-baked crust. Sprinkle remaining shredded coconut evenly on top.
07 - Bake for 18-22 minutes until edges are golden and center is set but slightly jiggly.
08 - Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Lift out using parchment overhang and cut into bars. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of sweet mango and creamy coconut creates an incredibly moist, chewy texture that melts in your mouth
- These bars transport you straight to a beach vacation with just one bite, no plane ticket required
02 -
- Do not skip chilling the bars before cutting. Warm bars will crumble and make a mess, but chilled bars cut cleanly into perfect squares.
- The jiggly center is completely normal. These bars firm up as they cool, so pulling them out when the center still wiggles slightly prevents overbaking.
03 -
- Use ripe mangoes that are fragrant and slightly soft. Underripe mangoes will not give you that intense tropical flavor.
- Room temperature ingredients mix more smoothly and create a better texture in the final bars.