Dark Chocolate Raspberry Pie Bars
I was cleaning out our freezer this week, I try to do this about every 3 months. I don’t want to eat any weird science projects. As I was going through the freezer, I noticed I had some leftover raspberries from this summer and again, I got excited because it reminded me of summer and warm sunshine.
It’s been below zero everyday this week again,but I am so excited for this weekend because it’s suppose to be 20 degrees! Whoop Whoop above sub-zero temperatures, I know it’s so sad that I am excited about temperatures in the 20’s. And it looks like it’s going to be even colder next week, oh fun!
So I thought I would bring the taste of summer to our apartment by making these dark chocolate raspberry pie bars with the frozen raspberries I found. If you don’t have raspberries, no worries you can use raspberry jam. Whether you stick to the raspberries and chocolate chips or change it up, one thing is certain…these little pie bars will be a year-round family favorite.
JUST A FEW BAKING TIPS:
✔ To make it super easy for you to cut the brownies into squares, line your 9×13 inch baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving enough overhang on the sides and spray the foil with non-stick cooking spray. Once the brownies have cooled, lift the brownies out of the pan, folding down the aluminum foil sides. Then use a sharp knife to cut the brownies into squares. SUPER EASY!
✔ Make sure that you leave enough crumble mixture to sprinkle on top of the raspberries and chocolate chips.
✔ I used dark chocolate chips to make these bars but if your not a big fan of dark chocolate and want these bars to be a little more sweeter, you can use semi-sweet or even milk chocolate chips.
Yield: 12 Pie Bars Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes ★ Make sure to read my BAKING TIPS above before you start baking! PRE-STEP: Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Generously spray 9x13 inch baking pan with non-stick baking spray. Set aside. STEP 1: In a large bowl, using an electric or stand mixer, mix butter until creamy. STEP 2: Mix in brown sugar, flour and salt continue mixing until crumbly. STEP 3: Press 1 3/4 cups of crumb mixture into prepared baking pan. Set remaining crumbs aside. STEP 4: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly golden. STEP 5: While the crust is baking, pour sweetened condensed milk in small sauce pan and add one cup of dark chocolate chips. Stir over low heat until chocolate has melted and mixture is smooth. STEP 6: Remove crust from oven and pour chocolate mixture over warm crust. STEP 7: Sprinkle remaining crumbs evenly over chocolate layer. Spoon raspberries over crumb mixture and top with mini chocolate chips. STEP 8: Bake for 20 to 30 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars. *Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 5 days.Dark Chocolate Raspberry Pie Bars
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Directions:
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I’ve made these a few times now. They’ve gone into my “perfect’ folder in Pinterest, and they are just about perfect.
I find they’re a much nicer texture when cold. So I serve them straight from the fridge.
Jenn — August 31st, 2016 @ 11:08 am
I’m so glad that you love them, and I agree that these bars are delicious cold! 🙂
I used gluten-free baking mix and it turned out great with a couple of changes. When using the amount of flour outlined in the recipe, it came out much runnier. I had to add about one cup more than regular flour. It still wasn’t crumbly but more like pie dough. I also had to cook it for about 25 minutes. It worked out great. Thanks for this amazing recipe.
Hi
I want to make this recipe as a desert for Thanksgiving and need to make them a few days before serving them. I want to try your suggestion to put aluminum foil in the bottom of the pan. Is it OK to store the whole thing in its glass 9×13 baking pan, with its cover on and aluminum foil still at the bottom, and cut them right before eating a few days later? Or do I need to remove the aluminum foil soon after baking, cut them, and put them in a different airtight container?
Thanks.
Jenn — November 23rd, 2015 @ 2:57 pm
That should be totally fine! 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving!
Wow, these bars turned out AMAZING! I was making them for a family friend, but I saved some pieces for my family and they all got after me for not making them all for them! I loved them too…they turned out amazing. They were so easy, too! Being the first recipe I’ve tried on your blog, I will DEFINITELY be trying more! Thanks!
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I have not made these yet. I just noticed in the picture the mini chocolate chips on top don’t look melted from baking. Do you bake with the mini chocolate chips on top?? Will they melt and become all gooey if you bake it with them like the directions say? Thanks, this recipe looks fantastic, I’m going to make it tomorrow.
Jenn — May 21st, 2015 @ 8:19 am
Yes, you bake with the mini chocolate chips on top. The mini chocolate chips will not melt completely. Enjoy, it’s a favorite in our family! 🙂
Jenn: Love your blog and all your sweet recipes!!! Especially these bars. Made a batch for hubby’s office and also Thanksgiving dinner and both times they were a bit hit! So, I knew I had to share it with my readers on my blog. I’m sharing the recipe on my blog tomorrow and linking you back of course!
how do we store them after making?
Jenn Kurkiewicz — November 29th, 2014 @ 2:26 pm
You can store them at room temperature in an plastic container for up to 5 days.
These were SO yummy! (Even though I did the crust crumbs on top wrong and put them on before the chocolate…oops) For my dad’s birthday present we are watching this season of The Amazing Race together and I am providing dessert each week. This was proclaimed the favorite thus far!
Jenn Kurkiewicz — November 2nd, 2014 @ 9:19 am
I’m so glad your family and your Dad loved these Dark Chocolate Raspberry Pie Bars, they are a family favorite at our house too! 🙂
I finally made these the other day (pinned them from pinterest ages ago!) and let me just say: they were AMAZING!!!
So easy & quick and so so delicious!
WIll definitely be making these again!
nom nom nom
Jenn Kurkiewicz — August 25th, 2014 @ 4:04 pm
Kara,
I’m so glad you loved them, these bars are one of my favorite desserts! 🙂
Hello Jenn!
In the picture there are white dollops of what looks like frosting or cream cheese but I don’t see anything in the recipe for them. What did you use? I saw someone else asked the same question and you responded with pic crumbles, but these white dollops don’t look like pie crumbles. Thanks for your time!
Jenn Kurkiewicz — August 21st, 2014 @ 11:06 am
Hi Diedra,
The white dollops in the picture are the leftover pie crumbles! I know the picture is terrible, I have improved my photography skills since then, but I’m still learning and improving each and everyday! I plan on redoing the photos for these pie bars, and including a step-by-step for this recipe. I apologize for the confusion and I hope you enjoy these pie bars as much as we do! 🙂
Would it be safe to send these in the mail to a friend?
Jenn Kurkiewicz — August 13th, 2014 @ 10:31 am
Hi Lynsie,
I have never mailed these bars before but I wouldn’t recommend mailing them.
Oh my! I just made these with fresh cherries since that’s what I had on hand and they were spot on! They were still pretty warm (cause it’s in the 90’s here today which probably made it difficult for them to cool off enough) but they were fantastic. Just put them in the fridge and I can’t wait to have another after they’ve cooled some more.
Can I use frozen raspberries?
Jenn Kurkiewicz — June 30th, 2014 @ 8:08 am
Hi Kelly,
Yes, you can use frozen raspberries! Enjoy! 🙂
Hi! How many ounces/grams of chocolate should I use? Thanks!
Jenn Kurkiewicz — May 5th, 2014 @ 7:57 am
Hi, Karina! Please use 8 ounces of chocolate chips in this recipe.
Making these for Easter tomorrow! Very excited!
wow! Pinterest brought me here. . . and these are definitely on the list of *create now!* !!
Jenn Kurkiewicz — April 10th, 2014 @ 8:45 pm
Hanna, I hope you enjoy these bars as much as we do! Enjoy 🙂
These look amazing and I can’t wait to try, but I can’t figure out what the white is in the picture? I thought white chocolate was in there too but it isn’t. What is the white?
Jenn Kurkiewicz — March 31st, 2014 @ 8:53 am
Thanks, Corinn! These bars are topped with crumbly pie crust, enjoy! 🙂
These look great! What are your thoughts about using fresh berries? Or how about a mixture of fresh and frozen?
kacobro — March 3rd, 2014 @ 9:21 pm
I used all fresh and they came out GREAT. I doubled the amount of fruit, though, b/c I wanted a fruitier ratio.
Patricia — March 4th, 2014 @ 11:55 am
Kacobro, thanks! Can’t wait to try them 🙂
Sooooo yummy!! I would double the raspberries, and do a bit fewer chips on the top 🙂
Jennifer — February 28th, 2014 @ 8:19 am
Sounds delicious, I love raspberries and doubling them would be great in these pie bars! Enjoy, Emily 🙂
These look amazing Jenn! I can’t wait to make them! Cute blog. 🙂
Jenn Kurkiewicz — February 24th, 2014 @ 1:29 pm
Thanks, Carmel! You will love them, enjoy 🙂
I only had a 9×11 pan so mine are a little more deep dish. I also added a little bit of blueberries and strawberries b/c I had them on hand and I felt like I didn’t have enough fruit topping. They’re in the oven now, I guess we’ll see!
Jenn Kurkiewicz — February 22nd, 2014 @ 4:05 pm
YUM! Blueberries and strawberries sound delicious in these pie bars, enjoy! 🙂
kacobro — February 22nd, 2014 @ 10:52 pm
Turned out awesome! I used brown butter b/c i’m addicted, but i think it was a little too much, next time I’ll use regular. DEFINITELY making these tasty treats again. Thank you!
Jenn Kurkiewicz — February 23rd, 2014 @ 1:42 pm
I’m so glad you loved them!:)
Would this recipe also work with milk chocolate? Or would that change the taste completely?
Jenn Kurkiewicz — February 19th, 2014 @ 7:54 pm
Yes, you can use milk chocolate instead of dark chocolate, it just wont have as rich of a taste when you use dark chocolate. But either way these bars will be delicious! Enjoy 🙂
I saw the pic for this dessert on Pinterest and just had to check it out. Although I’m a Ninja on the grill — I’m more like Gilligan when it comes to baking so I was glad to see the directions were straight forward and something I can handle 🙂 Thanks for sharing this amazingly beautiful (and I’m sure amazingly tasty too!) recipe.
Jenn Kurkiewicz — February 17th, 2014 @ 1:56 pm
Thanks, Trevor! I tried to make all my sweet treat recipes simple for everyone to bake and enjoy! 🙂
Are these bars best served cold or warm?
Jenn Kurkiewicz — February 14th, 2014 @ 9:23 pm
I prefer them cold but they would be great warm with a scoop of ice cream! 🙂
When it comes to baking, I’m a newbie. So, is this recipe difficult?
Jenn Kurkiewicz — February 11th, 2014 @ 8:27 pm
These bars are very simple to make, perfect dessert for a newbie baker! Enjoy 🙂
This looks like every single thing I desire in a dessert: raspberry, dark chocolate, and pie inspired. I’m drooling.
Jenn Kurkiewicz — February 11th, 2014 @ 8:28 pm
Me too, they are one of my all time favorite pie bars! Enjoy 🙂
Hi Jenn!
Could you tell me, how much butter in grams you use?
And what could I use instead of the condensed milk? I couldn’t find something like that here in Austria… and I’d love to try this pie!!
greets Conny
Jenn Kurkiewicz — February 9th, 2014 @ 1:18 pm
Hi Conny,
You would need 226.81 grams of butter, here is a great website that I use for conversions http://www.traditionaloven.com/conversions_of_measures/butter_converter.html.
Condensed milk substitution:
2 eggs
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Mix all ingredients and use as a substitute for sweetened condensed milk
Enjoy, your will love these Dark Chocolate Raspberry Pie Bars! 🙂
My crust came out more like cookie dough instead of crumbly. It is more soft. What did I do wrong.
Jenn Kurkiewicz — February 3rd, 2014 @ 9:15 am
Kelsey, I am sorry your dough came out soft than crumbly. The only thing I can think of is that the dough was undercooked because their is no liquid in the dough mixture to make it “doughy” that will happen to dough if you add too much liquid but in this case their is no liquid added to the dough. How long did you bake the crust for?
Question… Does the brown sugar need to melt when its mixed with the creamed butter. Thank you great recipe
Jenn Kurkiewicz — January 30th, 2014 @ 9:44 am
Randa, the brown sugar does not need to be melted, when you mix the brown sugar, flour and salt to the cream butter the mixture will be clumpy but that’s how you want it for a perfect crumb crust.
omg these look so delicious!
Jenn Kurkiewicz — January 25th, 2014 @ 8:48 am
They are a easy, delicious dessert and perfect for Valentine’s Day! 🙂
Jen – Just looking at these bars make me wish Spring or even Summer is here! We have been having freezing temps here as well, no bueno.
Loving these bars – must give them a try soon. 🙂
Jenn Kurkiewicz — January 24th, 2014 @ 9:21 pm
This winter has been terrible, I am so ready for spring! 🙂
Wow these bars are star studded! I also am dreaming of the beach and a fruity drink and probably one of these bars in my hands!