Description
Indulge in the delight of Dark Chocolate Raspberry Pie Bars, a luscious dessert that perfectly balances the richness of dark chocolate with the tartness of fresh raspberries. These easy-to-make bars feature a buttery crumbly crust, providing a satisfying texture and an irresistible flavor profile. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself, these bars are sure to impress. With their vibrant presentation and simple preparation process, they are a versatile addition to any dessert table. Serve them warm with ice cream, drizzled with chocolate, or dusted with powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for crust)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed (for crust and crumble)
- 1 cup raspberry preserves (for filling)
- 1 ½ cups fresh raspberries
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (for filling)
- Additional crumble ingredients: ½ cup all-purpose flour, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- For the crust, mix flour and sugar; blend in chilled butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 9×9 inch baking dish.
- Spread raspberry preserves over the crust and layer with fresh raspberries.
- Melt dark chocolate chips in short bursts until smooth; pour over raspberries.
- For the crumble topping, mix flour, sugars, and butter until crumbly; sprinkle over the raspberry layer.
- Bake for about 40 minutes until golden brown; cool before cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg