Passionfruit Bars (vegan, gluten free)
Apr 10, 2024 • Updated Apr 25, 2024
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Passionfruit Bars (vegan, gluten free)
Equipment
- 9×9 baking sheet
- parchment paper
- small saucepan
Ingredients
Vegan Shortbread Crust
- 3/4 cup vegan butter, melted
- 6 tbsp organic cane sugar
- 1 1/2 cups gluten free all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt kosher
Passionfruit Curd
- 1/2 cup passionfruit juice or purée
- 2 fresh passion fruits optional
- 1 cup organic cane sugar
- 1 1/4 cup full fat coconut milk
- 6 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, flour and salt with a spatula until a dough forms.
- Transfer the dough into the lined baking dish and press down using your hands or a spatula to create an even crust. Bake for 18 minutes, or until edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a saucepan over a medium heat, combine passionfruit juice, passionfruit pulp, sugar, coconut milk, cornstarch and vanilla. Whisk continuously while the mixture cooks, about 3-4 minutes. It will start to thicken up considerably (and create a hair gel-like texture), and you should be able to create stiff peaks when you remove the whisk from the mixture. Remove the mixture from the heat.
- Pour the passionfruit curd mixture over the shortbread crust and use a spatula to evenly spread the mixture out. It will set as you leave it so do make sure the top is smooth. Let the passionfruit bars cool to room temperature, then transfer to set in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
- When ready to serve, cut into 14 pieces, or squares the size of your choice. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for one week, or freeze and let thaw to enjoy for up to 3 weeks.
Notes
Storage Tips
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for one week, or freeze and let thaw to enjoy for up to 3 weeks. To freeze, allow them to cool completely. Then, cut them into individual bars and wrap each bar tightly in plastic wrap (or aluminum foil). Place the wrapped bars in a single layer in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag and store them in the freezer. Thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature before serving.Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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