Tropical Passion Fruit Bars (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Crust

01 - 125 grams all-purpose flour
02 - 50 grams granulated sugar
03 - 115 grams unsalted butter, melted

→ Filling

04 - 300 grams granulated sugar
05 - 120 millilitres passion fruit puree
06 - 4 large eggs
07 - 65 grams all-purpose flour
08 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
09 - 0.25 teaspoon salt

→ Finishing

10 - Powdered sugar, for dusting

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C and line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking dish with parchment paper, allowing an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine 125 grams flour and 50 grams sugar. Stir in the melted butter until a crumbly dough forms.
03 - Press the crust mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish in an even layer. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven.
04 - In a clean bowl, whisk together 300 grams sugar and 120 millilitres passion fruit puree. Add eggs one at a time, whisking after each addition until smooth.
05 - Sift in 65 grams flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 0.25 teaspoon salt. Mix gently until just incorporated.
06 - Pour the filling evenly over the pre-baked crust, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
07 - Return the dish to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the filling is set with only a slight jiggle in the centre.
08 - Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting.
09 - Dust the surface with powdered sugar, slice into bars, and serve chilled.

# Notes:

01 - For a tropical variation, substitute passion fruit puree with mango or pineapple puree. Sprinkle shredded coconut on the crust or add chopped macadamia nuts to the filling for extra texture and flavour.