Recipe: Chocolate Raspberry Layer Bars
Description:
With the Christmas holidays drawing near, these Chocolate Raspberry Layer Bars are a perfect addition to your cookie and sweet trays! They boast an attractive appearance, especially when cut into triangles, and offer a delightful blend of flavors. While raspberry jam adds a festive touch, feel free to substitute with your favorite jam such as apricot, peach, or strawberry. This recipe, discovered in a baking booklet from Robin Hood flour, promises a treat that freezes well, making it ideal for holiday baking preparations.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 1 cup |
| Icing sugar | 1/4 cup |
| Butter | 1/2 cup |
| White chocolate chips | 1/3 cup |
| Cream cheese | 4 oz |
| Milk | 2 tbsp |
| Butter (for topping) | 1 tbsp |
| Raspberry jam | 1 cup |
| Semi-sweet chocolate chips | 1/2 cup |
Instructions:
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For the Base:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spray a 9-inch square cake pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and icing sugar.
- Cut in the butter until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- Press the mixture firmly into the greased pan.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown.
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For the Filling:
- Spread the raspberry jam evenly over the warm crust.
- Melt the white chocolate chips according to package instructions.
- In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and milk until smooth.
- Add the melted white chocolate to the cream cheese mixture, beating until well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly over the raspberry jam layer.
- Chill the bars for about one hour to set the filling.
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For the Topping:
- In a saucepan, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips and butter over low heat, stirring continuously until smooth.
- Spread the melted chocolate mixture over the filling layer.
- Chill the bars until the topping is set.
Cooking Time:
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Additional Chilling Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 38 minutes
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 173.4
- Fat: 11.6g
- Saturated Fat: 7.2g
- Cholesterol: 21mg
- Sodium: 60.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 17.1g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Sugar: 11.4g
- Protein: 1.7g
Servings:
- Yield: 24 bars (1 9×9 inch pan)
These Chocolate Raspberry Layer Bars are a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of white chocolate, the tartness of raspberry jam, and the richness of semi-sweet chocolate, creating a flavor sensation that is perfect for any occasion, especially during the festive holiday season. Enjoy these bars as a delicious addition to your dessert platter or share them with friends and family during your holiday gatherings!
