Mango Lemon Bars Recipe
These mango lemon bars are bright, tangy, and bursting with tropical citrus flavor. Made with a buttery shortbread crust and a smooth mango lemon filling, this refreshing dessert is the perfect balance of sweet and tart for summer gatherings or afternoon treats.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- 8x8 baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Spatula
- Oven
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
Filling
- 1 cup mango puree
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, powdered sugar, and butter until crumbly. Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan.
- Bake the crust for 15–18 minutes or until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together mango puree, lemon juice, sugar, eggs, flour, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the warm crust evenly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the center is set.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before refrigerating for at least 1 hour.
- Slice into squares and serve chilled or at room temperature.
