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Dark Raspberry Bars

Decadent Dark Raspberry Bars for Your Sweet Cravings

Indulge in these Dark Raspberry Bars, featuring rich chocolate and tart raspberry preserves nestled in a flaky crust.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour for gluten-free options, try a gluten-free flour blend
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar can swap in brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (chilled and cubed) keep it cold for a flaky crust
Filling
  • 1/2 cup Raspberry Preserves or other fruit preserves like blueberry for variety
  • 1 cup Fresh Raspberries or thawed frozen raspberries
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips opt for high-quality chocolate
Topping
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar (packed) can replace with granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup Additional All-Purpose Flour for the crumble topping

Equipment

  • 9x9 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and granulated sugar, whisking to incorporate. Cut in chilled, cubed unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9x9-inch baking pan.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the crust for about 15 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden.
  3. Spread raspberry preserves evenly over the crust, then scatter fresh raspberries and dark chocolate chips over the preserves, pressing gently.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix together additional all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Cut in chilled butter until crumbly.
  5. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the filling and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.
  6. Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, then cut into squares for serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For the best texture, ensure butter is cold and avoid overbaking the topping.

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