These delicious passion fruit bars are so creamy and tropical
Ingredients
For the Pastry Crust:
170g unsalted butter melted
75g granulated sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp salt
180g plain flour
For the Filling:
8 large eggs
350g granulated sugar
265g passion fruit puree
45g plain flour
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180C/ 350F Line a 33x23 cm / 9x13 inch pan with aluminum foil so that it extends up the sides, and spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
In a bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Once mixed, add the flour and stir until combined and no streaks of flour remain. Scrape the dough into the pan and press it into an even layer. If it seems a bit greasy it is fine.
Bake the crust for 25-30 minutes in the preheated oven, until it’s golden brown on top. While the crust is baking, prepare the filling.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, and passion fruit puree. Sift the flour on top of the egg mixture, and whisk it in as well.
When the crust is done baking, slide the rack part-way out of the oven. Pour the filling over the hot crust and slide it back into the oven. Reduce the temperature to 170C/ 325 F and bake for 25-30 minutes. It’s done when the center barely jiggles when you tap the pan.
Once done, remove the pan from the oven and let it cool until it reaches room temperature. For the cleanest cuts, refrigerate the bars and cut them when completely cold. To cut, remove the bars from the pan. Use a large sharp knife and wipe it off often between cuts. Sprinkle the top with icing sugar before serving. Store passion fruit bars in any shut tight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
Adapted from https://emilyfabulous.com/easy-passion-fruit-bars/