Chocolate Raspberry Crumb Bars

1. Prepare the Pan

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2. Make the Crumb Mixture

• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
• Add the cold butter cubes, and use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to mix until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Beat in the egg and vanilla extract just until the mixture holds together slightly when pressed.

3. Assemble the Base

• Press 2/3 of the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
• Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from oven (do not turn it off).

4. Add the Filling

• Spread the raspberry preserves over the hot crust in an even layer.
• Sprinkle with fresh raspberries.
• Add a generous layer of chocolate chips over the fruit.

5. Add the Top Crumb Layer

• Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the top.
• Gently press it down with your hands for a slightly rustic, textured top.

6. Bake

• Return to oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the edges are bubbly.

7. Cool and Slice

• Let cool completely in the pan. For clean slices, chill in the fridge for 1 hour before cutting.
• Cut into bars or squares.

Conclusion: A Treat for Lovers of Life & Flavor

These bars are love in edible form. The crisp crumb gives way to a molten center of chocolate and tart raspberry — it’s like a passionate embrace between flavors. Whether you’re sharing them with your partner over candlelight or gifting them to friends in a tin, these bars speak the universal language of sweetness and affection. ❤️

For the Lovers

Whether you’re a lover of baking, a lover of chocolate, or a lover in love, this recipe has something just for you. 🍓

• • Serve them warm with vanilla ice cream for a romantic dessert.
  • Pair them with espresso for an elegant afternoon bite.
  • Make them with someone special for an unforgettable kitchen memory.

With Love & More Methods

Want to get creative? Here are a few variations:

• Nutty Twist: Add ½ cup chopped hazelnuts or almonds to the crumb topping.
• White

Chocolate

•  Raspberry Bars: Replace dark chocolate chips with white chocolate for a sweeter variation.
• Jam Swap: Try cherry, blackberry, or strawberry preserves instead of
•  raspberry.
• Gluten-Free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and ensure all ingredients are GF-certified.

❤️ Final Bite

This isn’t just a dessert — it’s a love letter written in crumbs, chocolate, and fruit.
Bite in. Fall in love. Bake again.

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