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Raspberry Mango Bars

Raspberry Mango Bars: A Summer Dessert You’ll Crave

Delight in Raspberry Mango Bars, a perfect summer dessert combining a buttery crust with creamy mango curd and vibrant raspberry jam.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chill Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar No substitutions necessary.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Essential for balance.
  • 1/2 cup Butter (cold) Use vegan butter for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Substitute with a flax egg for a vegan alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Heavy Cream Use coconut cream for a dairy-free variant.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional for a more neutral taste.
For the Mango Curd
  • 1 tablespoon Unflavored Gelatin Powder Use agar-agar as a vegetarian substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Cold Water No alternative needed.
  • 1/4 cup Butter (softened, additional) Replace with dairy-free butter for a vegan option.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar for a healthier option.
  • 2 large Egg Yolks (additional) A flax egg can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 cup Mango Puree Use ripe mangoes or store-bought puree.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Substitute with lime juice for a twist.
For the Raspberry Swirl
  • 1/2 cup Raspberry Jam Can substitute with passion fruit or apricot jam for a different flavor.

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • Food Processor
  • mixing bowl
  • Double boiler
  • small saucepan

Method
 

How to Make Raspberry Mango Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper. In a food processor, combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Add cold butter and pulse until sandy crumbs. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolk, heavy cream, and vanilla. Pulse this mixture into dough, press into the pan, prick with a fork, freeze for 20-30 minutes, cover with foil, and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil, bake for another 20 minutes until golden. Let cool completely.
  2. In a small bowl, bloom gelatin in cold water for about 5 minutes. Set up a double boiler. Beat softened butter and granulated sugar until creamy. Add egg yolks, mango puree, salt, and lemon juice, then cook over simmering water, stirring until thickened (15-25 minutes). Remove from heat, melt gelatin, mix in, strain into a bowl, and spread over cooled crust.
  3. Warm raspberry jam in a small saucepan until spreadable. Spoon dollops over mango curd, swirl with a knife. Refrigerate for 4-6 hours or overnight until fully set.
  4. Lift bars from the baking dish using parchment paper, slice into neat pieces. Clean knife between cuts for perfect presentation!

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Garnish with fresh mint leaves for a lovely touch. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best texture and blending. Use a hot knife to slice the bars cleanly; this helps maintain their beautiful layers without smudging the raspberry swirl. Don't rush refrigeration, allow bars to set for at least 4-6 hours.

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