This Mango Lemon Bars Recipe transforms the classic lemon bar with the addition of fresh mango resulting in a sweet, creamy filling topped buttery shortbread crust. Enjoy tons more lemon flavor like these Blackberry Lemon Bars, Lemon Pound Cake , Lemon Meringue Pie and Lemon Layer Cake!
Disclosure: I partnered with the National Mango Board for this Mango Lemon Bars recipe post, but all opinions expressed here are my own. I am grateful for authentic partnerships like this.
WHEN ARE MANGOES IN SEASON?
MANGO LEMON BARS RECIPE
This recipe is similar to the traditional lemon bar except it has an extra tropical flair from the mango that makes them so much better. A perfectly ripe mango should have a firm, creamy texture that almost seems to melt in your mouth. They’re so good on their own that many people don’t bake with them and prefer to eat them as-is. I used Keitt mangos which are perfect for using now since you tend to find them later in the summer season. You will recognize them for their dark to medium-green tone and sometimes with a pink blush over a small portion of the mango. It is perfectly sweet and nutritious as well!
HOW TO MAKE MANGO LEMON BARS
Any dessert made in under an hour is a Godsend in my book. With all the playdates, family dinners and holidays that always seem to come around, I’m in need of easy recipes. Mango Lemon Bars are sweet, sour, buttery and best of all, easy to make.
Shall we break it down by layer? I think so.
Shortbread Crust
The shortbread crust is buttery and crumbly, lending itself perfectly to the custardy topping packed with fresh mango flavor.
TIP: If you’re looking for a shortcut for your shortbread (haha sorry, I just had to), use a package of your favorite store-bought shortbread cookies! Place the cookies in a large ziploc container and crush ‘em up. Combine 2 cups crushed cookies and ¾ cup of butter. Then, continue to follow the instructions below!
Mango Lemon Custard
I love the texture of a good custard; it’s smooth, creamy and absolutely delightful! Our fruity, acidic additions balance out the sugars and make for a unique flavor combination.
Visions and scents of tropical islands are right at your fingertips when you make a batch of this thick, tasty custard.
Confectioners Sugar
There’s no other way to top off a decadently delicious dessert than to douse it in powdered sugar. With every bite sugar coats the lips and makes for a complete dessert experience!
LEFTOVER STORAGE
Since Mango Lemon Bars are essentially a custard, they should be refrigerated if not consumed within the first day. Store leftover bars in an air-tight container for up to 4 days.
If tightly wrapped in plastic freezer wrap or aluminum foil, these bars can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Before serving, remove them from the freezer and let them thaw in the fridge overnight.
PRO TIP: I love making a batch of these in the Summertime and enjoying them frozen. They’re so refreshing!
MANGO RECIPES
For more mango recipes, check these out:
- For the most incredible punch, try this Mango Citrus Fruit Punch.
- For the ultimate salmon burger, try this Mango Jerk Salmon Burgers.
- And for additional jerk flavor, these Mango Jerk Wings are calling your name!
Mango Lemon Bars Recipe
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1 cup salted butter room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
For the Filling
- 1/2 cup diced mango
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Confectioner’s sugar for garnish
Instructions
For the Crust
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a stand mixer, mix together butter, sugar and flour. Press into the bottom of a parchment lined 9x13 inch pan.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm and golden then remove to prepare filling.
For the Filling
- Add diced mango and lime juice to heavy duty blender or food processor and puree until completely smooth.
- In a medium sized bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and flour to combine dry ingredients. Next, whisk in the eggs, lemon juice, ¼ cup of the prepared mango puree, and vanilla extract. Pour over the baked crust.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until no longer liquidy or jiggly. The bars will firm up more as they cool.
- Once cooled to room temperature, dust with confectioner’s sugar, cut and serve.
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This recipe is so simple, and absolutely delicious. I did have to cook my shortbread crust for a fair amount longer, but that was probably also the fact that my oven runs a bit cold. I added all of the mango puree, which really helped to bring the mango flavour out against the lemon. All in all, a really great recipe. I’ve stashed some in the freezer for later!
These were delicious! I read the reviews and decided to increase the mango. I used a half a mango which resulted in more than 1/2 cup. I smeared 1/4 straight mango purée on the cookie crust before topping with the lemon mixture, then I put the rest of the mango in a one cup measuring cup (probably still had about 1/3 to 1/2 cup mango and I added enough lemon juice to make the cup of lemon juice. The result was a delicious mangoey lemon tart that had both flavors.
I don’t have a standing mixer. Can I use my hand-held mixer?
I think the reason for the lack of mango may be the 1/4 cup addition of mango purée in the steps. What do we do with the other purée amount? I added it and it’s amazing. Love this recipe.
These turned out fine with lemony flavor but they were too sweet. Also, the ingredient list calls for 1/2 cup mango but the instructions only call for 1/4 cup. What happens to the rest?
While these are delish, there is no hint of mango flavor in them. They just taste like lemon bars. I even made them again with twice the mangoes, cutting the lemon juice equal to the addition of the mango mix, and still… just lemon bars. Luckily, my family loves lemon bars!
I tried 2/3 lime to lemon juice. More mango flavor.
I love the bars but for me the mango flavor was completely drowned out by the lemon flavor. I was thinking of adding more mango to boost the flavor but I wasn’t sure how that would affect the filling.
Seriously must make!! I love everything about these!!!!!!
Oh yeah these look super yummy! Can’t wait to try these.
Thank you so much doll!
These look so delicious and unique! I love mango and lemon together!