Chocolate Raspberry Bars

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Servings: 3 Difficulty: Advanced
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Rich chocolate crust topped with tangy raspberry jam and creamy filling
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Chocolate Raspberry Bars

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 3 Calories: 462.8

Description

These Chocolate Raspberry Bars are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining a buttery, cookie-like crust with a burst of tart raspberry jam. The middle layer is a dreamy, smooth cream cheese and vanilla chip mixture that adds a luxurious texture and subtle sweetness. Topped with a thin, glossy layer of melted semi-sweet chocolate, these bars offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures in every bite. They are easy to assemble, requiring no fancy techniques, just simple ingredients you likely have on hand. Perfect for potlucks, holiday gatherings, or as a decadent treat to satisfy a sweet tooth. Store them in the refrigerator to keep them firm and ready to slice.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and confectioner's sugar.
  3. Cut in the butter or margarine using a pastry blender or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Press the crumbly mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9-inch square baking pan.
  5. Bake the crust for 15 to 18 minutes, or until light golden brown.
  6. While the crust is baking, prepare the filling by beating the softened cream cheese and milk in a small bowl until completely smooth.
  7. Stir in the vanilla-flavored chips until the mixture is uniform and creamy.
  8. Remove the baked crust from the oven and immediately spread the seedless raspberry jam evenly over the hot surface.
  9. Carefully spread the cream cheese mixture over the jam layer, ensuring it reaches all corners.
  10. Allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature to set the filling.
  11. Refrigerate the bars for about 1 hour until the filling is firm.
  12. For the glaze, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips and shortening together in a microwave or double boiler, stirring until smooth.
  13. Spread the melted chocolate glaze evenly over the chilled filling.
  14. Chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to set the chocolate layer.
  15. Cut into bars and refrigerate for an additional hour before serving for clean cuts.
  16. Store leftovers in the refrigerator covered tightly.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 3

Amount Per Serving
Calories 462.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.3g33%
Saturated Fat 6.7g34%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 308.9mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 60.9g21%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g7%
Sugars 15.2g
Protein 6.1g13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chocolate, raspberry, bars, dessert, cream cheese, jam, baking, easy, potluck, indulgent, fruity, chocolate chips, vanilla, shortening, glaze, summer, party food, make ahead, chilled
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