Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of rich dark chocolate, tangy raspberries, and a buttery streusel topping with these Dark Chocolate Raspberry Pie Bars. Perfect as a decadent dessert or a sweet treat for any occasion!
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
For the Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, and melted butter. Mix well and press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden. Let cool slightly.
For the Filling:
- Spread raspberry jam evenly over the cooled crust.
- Top with fresh raspberries and sprinkle dark chocolate chips over the jam layer.
For the Streusel Topping:
- In a bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the filling.
Baking:
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbly.
- Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For easier cutting, refrigerate the bars for 30 minutes after cooling.
- Substitute raspberry jam with any fruit jam of choice for a fun twist.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
