Tropical Papaya or Mango Squares
Recipe from
Vegetarian Times
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.
Servings:
Serves 6
Ingredients
Filling
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2ripe papayas or mangoes, seeded and dicedsee savings
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1semiripe banana, dicedsee savings
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1/4 teaspoonground clovessee savings
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1 teaspoonground cinnamonsee savings
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1/4 cupshredded coconutsee savings
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1/3 cupvegan or low-fat sour creamsee savings
Filo
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1/2 poundfilo (about 18 sheets)see savings
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Nonstick cooking spray (butter flavored) or melted butter for brushingsee savings
Toppings
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Vanilla ice cream to tastesee savings
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Lime wedgessee savings
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Coconut syrup to tastesee savings
Directions
1.
To make Filling: Cut papayas or mangoes and banana into bite-sized pieces. Put fruit, seasonings, coconut and sour cream into bowl.
2.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 8x8-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
3.
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.
4.
Remove another 8 to 10 sheets filo from package, and top filling with remaining filo, spraying or brushing sheets as before.
5.
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, Total Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 125 mg, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, Sugars 9 g
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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