Tropical Papaya or Mango Squares
This unusual dessert can be made as triangles or as rolls as well. If you can’t find coconut syrup, use the thick, presweetened cream of coconut mixture used for bar drinks and found in the mixes section of your supermarket.
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This unusual dessert can be made as triangles or as rolls as well. If you can’t find coconut syrup, use the thick, presweetened cream of coconut mixture used for bar drinks and found in the mixes section of your supermarket.
Ingredients
Filling
- 2 ripe papayas or mangoes, seeded and diced
- 1 semiripe banana, diced
- 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1/3 cup vegan or low-fat sour cream
Filo
- 1/2 lb. filo (about 18 sheets)
Toppings
Preparation
To make Filling: Cut papayas or mangoes and banana into bite-sized pieces. Put fruit, seasonings, coconut and sour cream into bowl.
Preheat oven to 375F. Spray 8×8-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
To make Filo: Remove 8 to 10 sheets filo from package, covering remaining filo with plastic wrap. Cut filo to fit pan. Spray every sheet or every other sheet with nonstick cooking spray, or brush with butter as you place them in pan. Spread fruit mixture on top of filo layers. Remove another 8 to 10 sheets filo from package, and top filling with remaining filo, spraying or brushing sheets as before.
Bake about 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool slightly, slice and serve with scoop of ice cream and lime wedge. Have bowl of coconut syrup on table for topping, if desired.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 170
- Carbohydrate Content 35 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 3 g
- Fiber Content 3 g
- Protein Content 2 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1 g
- Sodium Content 125 mg
- Sugar Content 9 g