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Chocolate Raspberry Crumb Bars

Delightful dessert bars with a buttery crust, rich chocolate filling, tart raspberry pockets, and a crunchy streusel topping, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust and Topping
  • 16 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened Do not melt the butter.
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted optional Toast lightly for 5-7 minutes for better aroma.
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Chocolate Filling
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk 1 can.
  • 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 to 2/3 cup raspberry preserves, seedless, optional Loosen with a teaspoon of hot water if too thick.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish, or spray with nonstick cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl or a stand mixer, cream together the butter and brown sugar for 2-3 minutes until light and creamy.
  3. Mix in the all-purpose flour and salt until combined; the dough should be crumbly.
  4. Set aside about 2/3 cup of the mixture for the crumb topping, then press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish evenly.
  5. Bake for 10 minutes or until the crust has a light golden brown color.
Chocolate Filling
  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and bittersweet chocolate chips, heating in medium intervals of 30 seconds while stirring in between until smooth.
  2. Pour the chocolate mixture over the hot crust and spread evenly.
  3. Stir the pecans into the reserved crust mixture for the crumb topping.
  4. Sprinkle the crumb topping over the chocolate layer and drop teaspoonfuls of raspberry preserves on top.
  5. Finish by sprinkling the semisweet chocolate chips over everything.
  6. Bake for 25 minutes or until set.
Finishing Up
  1. Cool completely, cut into bars, and enjoy.

Notes

For best texture, chill bars before slicing. Wrap in parchment for street-style serving.