🍫 Welcome to the delightful world of Chocolate Raspberry Crumb Bars, where the rich allure of chocolate meets the vibrant tang of raspberries in a symphony of flavor! 🍇 If you’re craving a delectable treat that’s both easy to make and irresistibly delicious, then look no further than this recipe. With a prep time of just 25 minutes and a total time of 1 hour, these bars are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth in no time!
Chocolate Raspberry Crumb Bars
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate morsels, divided
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/3 cup raspberry jam
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 🌡️
- Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
- Add the flour, light brown sugar, and salt to the bowl with the butter, and beat until well mixed, forming a crumbly dough.
- Press 1 1/4 cups of the crumb mixture onto the bottom of the prepared baking pan, using floured fingers to evenly distribute it. Reserve the remaining crumb mixture for later.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Meanwhile, in a small heavy-duty saucepan, combine 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate morsels with the sweetened condensed milk. 🍫
- Melt the chocolate mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the melted chocolate mixture evenly over the hot crust in the baking pan.
- Stir the chopped nuts (if using) into the reserved crumb mixture, then sprinkle the mixture evenly over the chocolate filling in the pan.
- Drop teaspoonfuls of raspberry jam over the crumb mixture, distributing it evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of semi-sweet chocolate morsels over the top of the bars.
- Return the pan to the oven and continue baking for an additional 25 to 30 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
- Cool the bars completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving. 🍰
These Chocolate Raspberry Crumb Bars are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a gathering with friends or simply treating yourself to a sweet indulgence. The combination of buttery crumb crust, creamy chocolate filling, and tangy raspberry jam creates a flavor explosion that will leave everyone asking for more. Plus, with their convenient bar form, they’re easy to serve and enjoy on the go. So why wait? Gather your ingredients and whip up a batch of these irresistible bars today!
