Chocolate Raspberry Crumb Bars ✨
These irresistible Chocolate Raspberry Crumb Bars feature a buttery shortbread crust, a luscious chocolate filling, tart raspberry preserves, and a crunchy pecan crumb topping. A perfect treat for any occasion!
Equipment
- 9x13 inch Baking Dish
- Large mixing bowl
- Microwave-safe Bowl
- Offset Spatula
Ingredients
- 16 tablespoons unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (for extra flavor, you can lightly toast them!)
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk (1 can)
- 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 to 2/3 cup raspberry preserves (seedless is optional, use what you prefer!)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and brown sugar for about 2-3 minutes until the mixture is light and creamy.
- Add the flour and salt, mixing just until everything is combined and the dough looks crumbly.
- Set aside about ⅔ cup of this delicious crumbly mixture; this will become your topping! Press the remaining dough evenly into the bottom of your prepared baking dish to form the crust.
- Pop the crust into the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until it just starts to turn a lovely golden brown.
- While the crust bakes, stir the chopped pecans (or walnuts) into the reserved crumb mixture. This is your irresistible nutty crumble topping!
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and bittersweet chocolate chips. Heat this mixture in 30-second intervals in the microwave, stirring well after each burst, until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is wonderfully smooth. (You can also use a double boiler on the stove for a gentle melt.)
- Once the crust is out of the oven, pour the warm chocolate mixture evenly over it, spreading it with an offset spatula.
- Generously sprinkle your nutty crumb topping over the chocolate layer.
- Now, carefully drop small teaspoonfuls of raspberry preserves over the crumb topping. (If your preserves seem too thick, stir in a tablespoon of water to loosen them up a bit.)
- Finish by sprinkling the semi-sweet chocolate chips over everything.
- Bake for another 25-30 minutes, or until the bars are nicely set.
- The hardest part: let the bars cool completely before slicing them into squares. This ensures perfect, neat bars! Then, enjoy your homemade treat!
Notes
These delightful bars are a fantastic homemade treat! Enjoy the rich chocolate and bright raspberry flavors.
Nutrition Information (per serving, approx.):
- Calories: 295kcal
- Total Carbs: 35g
- Net Carbs: 34g
- Fats: 16g
- Protein: 4g
