Description
These Dark Chocolate Raspberry Pie Bars are the perfect combination of buttery crust, luscious raspberry filling, and a golden streusel topping. Bursting with fresh raspberries and rich dark chocolate, these bars are sweet, tangy, and indulgent—perfect for a dessert, snack, or special treat with coffee or ice cream!
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 1 cup seedless raspberry jam
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
For the Streusel Topping:
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Step 1: Building the Buttery Base
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix flour, sugar, and melted butter until a dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden. Let it cool slightly.
Step 2: Luscious Raspberry-Chocolate Filling
- Spread raspberry jam evenly over the cooled crust.
- Scatter fresh raspberries and dark chocolate chips on top.
Step 3: Streusel Magic
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Cut in the cold butter with a pastry cutter (or use your fingers) until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the streusel over the raspberry and chocolate layer.
Step 4: Bake to Perfection
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbly.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing.
Notes
- For extra indulgence, drizzle melted dark chocolate over the cooled bars.
- Use mixed berries like blackberries or blueberries for a fun twist.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American