Delicious Chocolate Raspberry Crumb Bars
These Decadent Chocolate Raspberry Crumb Bars are a delightful treat that combines rich chocolate, tangy raspberry preserves, and a buttery, crumbly topping. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or impressing guests at your next gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
16 tablespoons unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened
½ cup light brown sugar, packed
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional, and can be toasted)
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk (1 can)
1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
½ to ⅔ cup raspberry preserves (seedless, optional)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or spray it with nonstick cooking spray, and line with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, cream the butter and brown sugar together for 2-3 minutes until light and creamy.
- Mix in the flour and salt until combined. The dough should be crumbly.
- Set aside about ⅔ cup of the dough mixture for the crumb topping. Press the remaining dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. The layer should be thin.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, or until it just begins to turn golden brown.
- Stir the chopped pecans into the reserved dough mixture for the crumb topping. Set aside.
- In a microwave-safe dish, combine the sweetened condensed milk and bittersweet chocolate chips. Microwave on medium heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the hot crust and spread it evenly with an offset spatula.
- Sprinkle the reserved crumb topping over the chocolate layer, then drop teaspoonfuls of raspberry preserves on top of the crumb mixture. If the preserves are too thick, add 1 tablespoon of water and stir. Finally, sprinkle with the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until set. Let the bars cool completely, then cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- Store these bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days or refrigerate for a longer shelf life.
- To freeze, wrap the bars tightly in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe bag. They can be frozen for up to 2-3 months. To thaw, leave them at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Feel free to swap the nuts or fruit preserves for different varieties to customize the flavor to your liking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 98mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
