Description
Delightful coconut passion fruit squares blend tropical flavors with creamy texture. Rich Caribbean-inspired dessert delivers sweet-tart notes that dance across palates, inviting you to savor each memorable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 150 g (5.3 oz) passion fruit puree or juice
- 100 g (3.5 oz) eggs (about 2 eggs)
- 125 g (4.4 oz) flour
- 90 g (3.2 oz) soft demi-sel butter
- 85 g (3 oz) granulated sugar
- 40 g (1.4 oz) brown sugar
- 20 g (0.7 oz) grated coconut
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Blend softened butter and brown sugar until creamy, then gradually fold in flour and grated coconut to create a uniform dough. Press mixture evenly into parchment-lined 8-inch baking pan, using a fork to pierce the surface.
- Initial Baking: Place crust in preheated 350°F oven and bake for 16 minutes until light golden. Reduce oven temperature to 320°F after removing pan.
- Passion Fruit Cream Formation: Whisk eggs and granulated sugar thoroughly, then incorporate flour and passion fruit puree until smooth and well-integrated.
- Layering and Final Baking: Pour passion fruit cream over pre-baked shortbread base, ensuring even distribution. Return to 320°F oven and bake for 16 minutes until cream sets with a slight center jiggle.
- Cooling and Finishing: Remove from oven and transfer to wire rack, allowing complete cooling. Sprinkle additional grated coconut on top for enhanced texture and visual appeal.
- Serving and Storage: Slice into precise squares using a sharp knife. Refrigerate in sealed container for optimal freshness, maintaining quality for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Precision Matters: Weigh ingredients for consistent texture and flavor, especially when baking delicate desserts like these squares.
- Crust Consistency: Press shortbread base firmly and evenly to create a stable foundation that prevents crumbling when cutting.
- Temperature Control: Watch the passion fruit cream closely during baking; a slightly jiggly center indicates perfect doneness and prevents overcooking.
- Storage Tip: Refrigeration helps maintain the squares’ structure and keeps the passion fruit cream fresh, enhancing flavor development over 24-48 hours.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 173
- Sugar: 9.6 g
- Sodium: 62 mg
- Fat: 7.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25.8 g
- Fiber: 1.1 g
- Protein: 3.6 g
- Cholesterol: 58 mg