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Mango Lassi Bars

Name: Mango Lassi Bars
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 4 min
Yield: 36
Cuisine: Indian,
Ingredients: 1; 2 ripe mangoes peeled and cut into 1/2-inch (1-cm) chunks (about 2 cups/500ml); 1/2 cup (125 ml) Thai Kitchen® Coconut Cream; 2 envelopes (1/4 ounce/7g each) unflavored gelatin; 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) plain full-fat Greek yogurt; 1 package (8 ounces/250g) cream cheese, softened; 2 tsps (10 ml) pure vanilla extract (club house); 1 tsp (5 ml) cardamom ground (mccormick ); 3/4 tsp (4 ml) turmeric ground (club house); 1/2 tsp (2 ml) ginger ground (club house); 1/2 tsp (2 ml) sea salt from sea salt grinder (club house); 3 tbsps (45 ml) honey; 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) shredded coconut toasted; 1 cup (250 ml) chopped pistachios lightly toasted

Inspired by the traditional Indian lassi yogurt drink, these chilled Greek yogurt snack bites are just the right balance of creamy, cool, sweet and spice. You’ll love the dreamy, cheesecake-like texture, rolled in toasted pistachio and coconut coating for a crunchy finish.

25 min

PREP TIME

4 min

COOK TIME

90

CALORIES

13

INGREDIENTS

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INGREDIENTS

2 ripe mangoes , peeled and cut into 1/2-inch (1-cm) chunks (about 2 cups/500ml)
1/2 cup (125 mililiter) Thai Kitchen® Coconut Cream Substitution Available
- Thai Kitchen® Coconut Milk
2 envelopes (1/4 ounce/7g each) unflavored gelatin
1 1/2 cups (375 mililiter) plain full-fat Greek yogurt
1 package (8 ounces/250g) cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons (10 mililiter) Pure Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon (5 mililiter) Cardamom Ground
3/4 teaspoon (4 mililiter) Ground Turmeric
1/2 teaspoon (2 mililiters) Ginger, Ground
1/2 teaspoon (2 mililiter) sea salt from Sea Salt Grinder
3 tablespoons (45 mililiter) honey
1 1/2 cups (375 mililiter) shredded coconut , toasted
1 cup (250 mililiter) chopped pistachios , lightly toasted Substitution Available
- chopped cashews, lightly toasted

What you'll need

Preparation

1 Microwave mangoes on HIGH 2 1/2 minutes or until softened. Place in food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Set aside.
2 Place coconut cream in medium microwavable bowl. Sprinkle gelatin evenly over surface of cream. Beat with wire whisk until well blended and gelatin is completely dissolved. Let mixture stand 5 minutes to allow gelatin to bloom. Microwave on HIGH 1 1/2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. Remove from microwave and allow mixture to cool.
3 Meanwhile, beat yogurt and cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium-high speed about 3 minutes until smooth and creamy. (If using stand mixer, fit with wire whisk attachment.) Stir in mango puree, vanilla, cardamom, turmeric, ginger, salt and honey. Beat 1 minute. Gradually add coconut cream mixture to yogurt mixture, beating until well blended.
4 Pour mixture into ungreased 13x9-inch (33x23-cm) baking dish or pan. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or until completely set. Cut into rectangular bars, about 2x1-inch (5x2 1/2-cm)
5 Mix coconut and pistachios in shallow dish. Dip Mango Lassi Bars in mixture to coat evenly on all sides. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
6 Test Kitchen Tips:
•To toast coconut, spread sweetened shredded coconut in an even layer on small parchment-lined baking pan. Bake in preheated 325°F (160°C) oven 3 minutes. Carefully remove from oven; stir. Return to oven and toast 2 to 3 minutes longer or until coconut is lightly browned. Watch closely, as coconut will burn easily.
•To toast pistachios, place in dry skillet on medium heat. Toast, stirring frequently, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove pistachios from pan immediately; set aside to cool.