Dark Chocolate Raspberry Pie Bars: A Rich, Tangy Treat You’ll Crave
These Dark Chocolate Raspberry Pie Bars feature a buttery shortbread crust, sweet-tart raspberry jam, and a rich ganache-style chocolate topping. Simple to make, but bakery-worthy in taste and presentation.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup raspberry jam
- 1 cup fresh raspberries optional
- 1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1½ cups dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13” pan with parchment.
- 2. Cream butter and sugar. Add flour and salt. Mix to form crumbly dough.
- 3. Press into pan. Bake for 15 minutes until golden.
- 4. Spread jam evenly over warm crust. Top with fresh raspberries.
- 5. Melt chocolate chips with condensed milk on low heat. Stir in vanilla.
- 6. Pour chocolate over raspberry layer. Spread evenly.
- 7. Bake again for 15–18 minutes until set. Cool completely.
- 8. Chill for clean slicing. Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
Use parchment for easy removal.
Refrigerate before slicing for neat squares.
Add lemon zest or nuts for variation.