Description
Dark Chocolate Raspberry Pie Bars combine the richness of dark chocolate, the sweet-tart flavor of raspberries, and a buttery crust with a crumbly streusel topping. Perfect for dessert tables, parties, or a sweet indulgence at home, these bars are easy to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 1 cup seedless raspberry jam
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
For the Streusel Topping:
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix flour, granulated sugar, and melted butter in a medium bowl until well combined.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool slightly.
- Prepare the Filling:
- Spread raspberry jam evenly over the cooled crust.
- Sprinkle fresh raspberries and dark chocolate chips on top.
- Make the Streusel Topping:
- In a bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Cut in the cold, cubed butter with a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the filling.
- Bake:
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden and the filling is bubbly.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
- For a nutty twist, add chopped almonds or pecans to the streusel.
- Use a gluten-free flour blend to make these bars gluten-free.
- Substitute raspberry jam with strawberry or apricot jam for a different flavor.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
