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Passion Fruit Bars with Tajin & Strawberry Pop Rocks

This recipe was adapted from Ricardo Cuisine.
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Mexican
Keyword bars, Dessert, easy, passion fruit, pop rocks, recipe, spicy, Strawberry, sweet, tajín
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 40 triangles

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Filling

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 14 oz passion fruit pulp You can use it frozen but just defrost it first!
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • Tajín, for garnish
  • mint leaves, for garnish
  • Strawberry Pop Rocks, for garnish

Instructions

  • Line a greased 9x13-in metal baking pan with parchment paper. Spray with more non-stick spray. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients for the crust until the dough is the texture of a coarse meal. Lightly press the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake for about 15 minutes and remove from the oven to cool.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the sugar and cornstarch. Whisk in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the passion fruit purée and lemon juice until well-combined. Pour mixture onto the crust.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until the filling is set. Let cool on a wire rack. Cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface of the filling and refrigerate for 2 hours. Cut into triangles with a large knife. Top with Tajín and mint leaves, and serve with a side of Pop Rocks. *Please note that Pop Rocks pretty much dissolve on contact with the surface of the bars, so it's best to sprinkle it on right before eating your bars.