These decadent Chocolate Streusel Bars are the ultimate crowd-pleasing dessert, combining three distinct textures in every bite. The base is a buttery, fudgy chocolate cookie crust that provides a sturdy foundation for the luscious, smooth cream cheese filling. Topped with a crunchy, sweet chocolate streusel mixed with toasted nuts, this bar offers a perfect balance of rich and creamy flavors. They are incredibly easy to make using pantry staples like flour, cocoa powder, and sweetened condensed milk. Ideal for potlucks, bake sales, or simply satisfying a serious chocolate craving, these bars keep well in the refrigerator, making them a convenient treat for any occasion.
Chocolate Streusel Bars
Description
These decadent Chocolate Streusel Bars are the ultimate crowd-pleasing dessert, combining three distinct textures in every bite. The base is a buttery, fudgy chocolate cookie crust that provides a sturdy foundation for the luscious, smooth cream cheese filling. Topped with a crunchy, sweet chocolate streusel mixed with toasted nuts, this bar offers a perfect balance of rich and creamy flavors. They are incredibly easy to make using pantry staples like flour, cocoa powder, and sweetened condensed milk. Ideal for potlucks, bake sales, or simply satisfying a serious chocolate craving, these bars keep well in the refrigerator, making them a convenient treat for any occasion.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat your oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC).
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, powdered sugar, and unsweetened cocoa powder.
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Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter, two forks, or your fingertips to cut the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
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Measure out and reserve 2 cups of the crumb mixture for the topping; set aside.
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Press the remaining crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan to form the crust.
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Bake the crust for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven. Leave the oven on.
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While the crust bakes, place the softened cream cheese in a clean large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy.
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Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk to the cream cheese, beating until the mixture is completely smooth and well combined.
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Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just incorporated.
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Pour the cream cheese mixture over the partially baked crust, spreading it evenly.
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Stir the chopped nuts into the reserved crumb mixture.
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Sprinkle the nut-streusel mixture evenly over the top of the cream cheese layer.
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Return the pan to the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown.
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Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
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For cleanest cuts, refrigerate the bars for at least 1 hour before slicing into squares.
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Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 3217.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 165.3g255%
- Saturated Fat 79.0g395%
- Cholesterol 304.6mg102%
- Sodium 1741.1mg73%
- Total Carbohydrate 392.3g131%
- Dietary Fiber 15.6g63%
- Sugars 277.7g
- Protein 61.6g124%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
