Chocolate Raspberry Streusel Squares

These Chocolate Raspberry Streusel Squares are a delightful treat that balances rich, dark chocolate with the bright, tart sweetness of raspberry preserves. The foundation is a dense, fudgy chocolate layer, topped with a generous spread of jam and finished with a buttery, crumbly oat streusel. The texture contrast between the soft filling and the crisp topping makes every bite satisfying. Perfect for afternoon tea, potlucks, or dessert after dinner, these squares are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. They store well and can be enjoyed at room temperature.

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling, Microwave

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 36

Calories: 2710.8

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

These Chocolate Raspberry Streusel Squares are a delightful treat that balances rich, dark chocolate with the bright, tart sweetness of raspberry preserves. The foundation is a dense, fudgy chocolate layer, topped with a generous spread of jam and finished with a buttery, crumbly oat streusel. The texture contrast between the soft filling and the crisp topping makes every bite satisfying. Perfect for afternoon tea, potlucks, or dessert after dinner, these squares are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. They store well and can be enjoyed at room temperature.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
1 1/2 cup Quaker Oats, uncooked

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 375&# 194;Â°F (190ÃÂ°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2
In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3
Cut in chilled margarine or butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4
Reserve 2/3 of the crumb mixture for the topping.
5
Press the remaining 1/3 of the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
6
Bake the crust for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
7
Spread raspberry preserves evenly over the hot crust.
8
Scatter semisweet chocolate pieces over the jam.
9
Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture over the chocolate and jam.
10
Return to oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the topping is golden brown.
11
Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
12
Optional: Drizzle with melted white chocolate for garnish.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 36

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2710.8kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28.4g44%
Saturated Fat 5.0g25%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 14.4mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 511.2g171%
Dietary Fiber 47.9g192%
Sugars 1.1g
Protein 96.8g194%

* 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, streusel, squares, baking, dessert, oats, preserves, crumbly, tart, sweet, potluck, tea, snack, bar, fruit, confection

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