Lilikoi bars are tangy dessert bars flavored with passion fruit, a fruit strongly associated with Hawaii and tropical island baking. This helps the site cover another recognizable island dessert that stands apart from coconut-heavy sweets already in the archive.
If you enjoy this style of Pacific cooking, you may also want to try butter mochi, haupia.
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup lilikoi or passion fruit juice
- 2 tablespoons flour
Instructions
- Mix the flour, powdered sugar, and butter and press into a pan.
- Bake the crust until lightly set.
- Whisk the eggs, sugar, lilikoi juice, and flour together.
- Pour the filling over the crust.
- Bake until the filling is set and cool before slicing.
Helpful Tips
- Let the bars cool fully before cutting for cleaner slices.
- Fresh or bottled passion fruit juice can work depending on availability.
- A dusting of powdered sugar can be added after cooling.
FAQ
What does lilikoi taste like?
It has a bright tart-sweet tropical flavor.
Are lilikoi bars similar to lemon bars?
Yes, but they use passion fruit for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrient | Amount per Serving |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 1 bar |
| Calories | 164 kcal |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 22 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Sodium | 52 mg |
| Cholesterol | 46 mg |
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