Description
Mango bars with coconut crumble and zesty lime glaze bring tropical paradise right to dessert lovers’ plates. Sweet mangoes, crisp coconut crumble, and tangy lime create a perfect harmony of flavors you’ll crave after the first delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Mango and Coconut Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups (400 grams / 14.1 ounces) ripe mango slices
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Butter and Sugar Base:
- 125 grams (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
Binding and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Lime Glaze Components:
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 3 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F and prepare an 8″ square pan with parchment paper, ensuring sides overhang for easy removal.
- Combine melted butter with sugar, then incorporate the egg until well blended. Fold in flour, oats, coconut, baking powder, and salt, mixing until a uniform crumbly texture forms.
- Press approximately 1 3/4 cups of the crumble mixture firmly into the pan bottom, creating a compact base layer.
- Gently toss fresh mango slices with sugar and cornflour just before assembly to prevent excess moisture.
- Distribute the mango mixture evenly across the crumble base, ensuring consistent coverage.
- Sprinkle remaining crumble mixture over the mango layer, allowing some fruit to peek through for visual appeal and textural contrast.
- Bake for 30 minutes until the top turns golden brown and edges become slightly crisp.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan for 2 hours, ensuring stable structure and enhanced flavor melding.
- Prepare the zesty glaze by whisking powdered sugar with lime zest, fresh lime juice, and vanilla until achieving a smooth, honey-like consistency.
- Drizzle the glaze over cooled bars, letting it set for 10 minutes before cutting into 12 squares or 9 larger portions.
Notes
- Swap fresh mangoes with frozen varieties during off-season for consistent flavor and texture without compromising quality.
- Toast coconut flakes beforehand to enhance nutty depth and provide extra crunch to the crumble layer.
- Create dairy-free version by substituting butter with coconut oil or plant-based margarine for similar richness.
- Adjust sugar levels in filling based on mango ripeness; less ripe fruits might require additional sweetness while super-ripe ones need minimal sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg