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Easy Guava Shortbread Bars

These guava shortbread bars are super tender with an oat filled crust that makes them addictive!
PRep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Servings 12 bars
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Equipment

  • 1 8X8 pan

Ingredients

Shortbread Crust

  • 1 cup unsalted butter 226 grams, melted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar 100 grams
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 + 2 Tablespoons cups all-purpose flour 265 grams

Guava Layer

  • 16 ounces guava paste sliced to 1/4 inch thick slices (you will have extra)

Brown Sugar Streusel Topping

  • 1 cup old fashioned oats 80 grams
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 113 grams
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar 100 grams
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour 5 ounces

Instructions

Make the Shortbread Crust

  • Preheat the oven to 325F. Line an 8X8 square pan with parchment paper
  • In a large bowl, add the melted butter and sugar. Mix with a non-stick spatula until combined. Add in the vanilla, salt, and flour. Mix again until thick dough forms
  • Press dough into the pan and bake for at least 20 minutes until the edges are slightly browned. Remove from oven and let cool

Add the Guava and make the strusel

  • In a medium bowl, combine oats, butter, salt, sugar, and flour. Add in the cubes of butter. Using your fingers squish each cube of butter flat, continue this process with each cube. Toss streusel again until large clumps form and some small clumps too.
  • Place the slices of guava on top of the par-baked shortbread crust. Pour the strusel on top. Bake at 350F degrees for at least 35 minutes, until the top is thoroughly browned. Remove from oven and let cool. Slice and enjoy!