Mango Coconut Crumble Bars with Lime Glaze – A Tropical Delight for Any Occasion
Discover how to make Mango Coconut Crumble Bars with Lime Glaze. A tropical treat with the perfect balance of flavors
Ingredients
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- For the Coconut Crumble Base & Topping:
- 1stick unsalted butter (1/2 cup)
- 1/2 cupgranulated sugar (or superfine sugar)
- 1large egg
- 1 1/2 cupsall-purpose flour
- 1 cuprolled oats
- 3/4 cupunsweetened shredded coconut (not flakes)
- 1/2 teaspoonbaking powder
- 1/4 teaspoonkosher salt (or1/8 teaspoontable salt)
- For the Mango Filling:
- 2 1/2 cupsthinly sliced mango (about2large mangoes)
- 1 1/2 teaspoonscornstarch
- 2 tablespoonsgranulated sugar
- For the Lime Glaze (optional but recommended):
- 3/4 cuppowdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar)
- 1 teaspoonlime zest
- 3 teaspoonslime juice (plus more as needed)
- 1/4 teaspoonvanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal later.
- Prepare the Coconut Crumble Base:
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or in a saucepan over low heat.
- Stir the sugar into the melted butter, then mix in the egg until smooth.
- Add the flour, oats, shredded coconut, baking powder, and salt. Stir until combined, making sure no dry flour is visible.
- Assemble the Bars:
- Measure out 1 3/4 cups of the mixture and press it evenly into the prepared pan to form the base.
- Prepare the Mango Filling:
- Place the mango slices in a bowl. Toss with the sugar and cornstarch until the mango is evenly coated.
- Top the Bars:
- Spread the mango filling over the coconut base.
- Crumble the remaining coconut mixture over the mango, leaving some spots of mango exposed.
- Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the surface is golden brown.
- Cool: Let the bars cool in the pan for about 2 hours before lifting them out using the parchment paper and transferring them to a cutting board.
- Make the Lime Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, lime zest, lime juice, and vanilla extract. Add lime juice a little at a time until the glaze reaches a honey-like consistency. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars.
- Serve: Allow the glaze to set for 10 minutes before cutting the bars into 12 squares (or 9 larger ones). Enjoy!
- Details: This recipe combines tropical mango with a coconut crumble base and a zesty lime glaze for a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. It’s a great dessert or snack for any occasion.