Decadent Chocolate Raspberry Crumb Bars
These Decadent Chocolate Raspberry Crumb Bars feature a buttery oat crust layered with rich dark chocolate and tangy raspberry preserves. The perfect balance of sweet and tart, they bake into golden perfection with a crumbly top that melts in your mouth. Ideal for holidays, dessert trays, or a special afternoon treat.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Pastry cutter or fork
- Spatula
- 8x8-inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter chilled and cubed
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup raspberry preserves
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, rolled oats, granulated sugar, and salt.
- Cut in the chilled butter and vanilla extract using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
- Press two-thirds of the crumb mixture into the prepared pan to form a firm crust.
- Spread raspberry preserves evenly over the base.
- Sprinkle dark chocolate chips evenly across the raspberry layer.
- Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the top to create a crumbly layer.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
Nutritional Information (per bar, approx.)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
