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Passion Fruit Bars

Tangy Passion Fruit Bars with Buttery Crust Bliss

These Passion Fruit Bars offer a sweet and tangy tropical escape with a buttery crust, perfect for any dessert lover.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • a pinch salt only if not using salted butter
For the Filling
  • 3 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup passion fruit purée frozen seedless or fresh and strained
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sifted flour
  • powdered sugar optional topping

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • 8x8 baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper or foil.
  2. In a food processor, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
  3. Add sifted flour and salt, pulsing until the dough resembles coarse crumbs, then press into the prepared baking dish.
  4. Bake the crust for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
  5. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and passion fruit purée, then mix in granulated sugar and sifted flour until smooth.
  6. Pour the filling over the cooled crust and bake for 25-35 minutes until edges are set.
  7. Cool to room temperature for about an hour, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve chilled, optionally sprinkle powdered sugar before serving for elegance.

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