Chocolate Raspberry Crumb Bars
These delicious crumb bars feature a buttery crust, rich chocolate, and sweet raspberry preserves, topped with a crunchy pecan crumb and more chocolate chips. A perfect treat for any occasion!
Equipment
- 9x13 inch Baking Dish
- Large Bowl
- Microwave-safe Bowl
- Spatula
Ingredients
Crumb Base & Topping
- 16 tablespoons unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional, for extra crunch)
Filling & Topping
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk (1 can)
- 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 to 2/3 cup raspberry preserves (seedless optional, for vibrant flavor)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Get Ready: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Make the Crumb Base: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Stir in the flour and salt until the mixture is crumbly.
- Form the Crust: Take about ⅔ cup of this crumb mixture and set it aside – this will be your topping! Press the remaining crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of your prepared baking dish to form the crust.
- Bake the Crust: Pop the crust into the oven for 10 minutes, or until it's just starting to turn golden at the edges.
- Prepare the Crumb Topping: Stir the chopped pecans (if using) into the crumb mixture you set aside. This is now your crunchy crumb topping!
- Melt the Chocolate Layer: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and bittersweet chocolate chips. Heat in 30-second bursts, stirring well after each, until the chocolate is smoothly melted and combined with the milk.
- Layer It Up: Pour the melted chocolate mixture evenly over the hot, pre-baked crust. Spread it with a spatula.
- Add the Goodies: Sprinkle your pecan-crumb topping over the chocolate layer. Dot spoonfuls of raspberry preserves evenly over the crumb topping (if preserves are too thick, stir in a tablespoon of water to loosen). Finish by sprinkling the semi-sweet chocolate chips all over the top.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for another 25 minutes, or until the bars are set and the topping is lightly golden.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into squares. This step is important for neat slices!
Notes
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Nutrition Information (per bar):
- Calories: 295kcal
- Total Carbs: 35g
- Net Carbs: 34g
- Fats: 16g
- Protein: 4g
