introduction

This bar mixes sweet chocolate and bright raspberries. It uses oats and a crumb top. It cooks fast and tastes like a treat. If you want a cake with the same flavors, try a chocolate raspberry cake.

why make this recipe

You can make this with simple food in your home. It takes one pan and one oven. Kids and friends will love the sweet and tart mix. You get soft fruit and melty chocolate in each bite. For a cookie idea to serve with it, see these bakery style chocolate chip cookies.

how to make Chocolate Raspberry Crumb Bars

You make a crumb crust, add fruit, add chocolate, then bake. Work with clean hands and a flat spoon to press the crust. You can swap one thing at a time if you want. For a note on using fruit in baked goods, look at how people use banana in chocolate banana bread.

Ingredients :

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup fresh raspberries
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juice

You can use the same pan size as for other bar recipes like the caramel apple cheesecake bars.

Directions :

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
In a bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, and salt. Stir in melted butter until crumbly.
Press half of the mixture into the greased pan to form a crust.
In another bowl, toss raspberries with cornstarch and lemon juice. Spread the raspberries over the crust.
Sprinkle chocolate chips over the raspberries, then crumble the remaining oat mixture on top.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown.
Allow to cool before cutting into squares.

how to serve Chocolate Raspberry Crumb Bars

Cut the bars into small squares. Serve at room heat or warm. Add a scoop of plain ice cream or a small dollop of cream. The bars pair well with milk or tea.

how to store Chocolate Raspberry Crumb Bars

Keep the bars in a closed box or plate cover. They stay good for 3 days at room heat. You can keep them in the fridge for 5 days. Wrap each bar in foil or use a tight lid to stop them from drying.

tips to make Chocolate Raspberry Crumb Bars

Use fresh or thawed raspberries. Do not overmix the fruit with the cornstarch. Press the crust well so the bars hold shape. If you want neat squares, chill the pan before you cut. For more help with bar shape and cut, see this guide for similar bars like caramel apple cheesecake bars.

variation (if any)

Use frozen raspberries if fresh are not ready.
Swap chocolate chips for white chocolate or chopped nuts.
Add a teaspoon of vanilla to the oat mix for more scent.

FAQs

Q: Can I use frozen raspberries?
A: Yes. Thaw and drain them a bit, then mix with cornstarch.

Q: Can I use butter substitutes?
A: You can use margarine, but the taste will change a bit.

Q: How do I stop the crust from getting soggy?
A: Press the crust well and bake until the top is golden. Cool fully before cut.

Q: Can I make bars ahead?
A: Yes. Make them a day ahead and keep in a tight box.

Conclusion

For another take on chocolate and raspberry bars, see this full recipe for Chocolatey Raspberry Crumb Bars | NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE®.

Chocolate Raspberry Crumb Bars