Chocolate Raspberry Crumb Bars
These Chocolate Raspberry Crumb Bars offer a mouthwatering combination of rich chocolate and tart raspberry preserves, layered on a buttery crust and topped with a crunchy, nutty crumble. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for any occasion and is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes (including cooling)
- Yield: 12-16 bars
- Category: Dessert, Bars
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup chopped pecans (optional)
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
½ cup raspberry preserves
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
-
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
-
Cream butter and brown sugar together for 2-3 minutes until light and creamy.
-
Add flour and salt, and mix until a dough forms. Set aside ⅔ of the dough for the crumb topping.
-
Press the remaining dough into the bottom of a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes.
-
Stir pecans into the reserved dough and set aside.
-
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt sweetened condensed milk and bittersweet chocolate chips together, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
-
Pour the chocolate mixture over the baked crust, spreading it evenly.
-
Sprinkle the crumb mixture on top, followed by dollops of raspberry preserves and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
-
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and set. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
-
Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or in the fridge for up to 1 week. Freeze for up to 3 months.
-
Substitutions: Swap raspberry preserves for other fruit preserves like blueberry or blackberry. You can also use a different type of nut or chocolate.
Find it online: https://recipesbyjanet.com/chocolate-raspberry-crumb-bars/
