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Decadent Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Crumble Bars

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These bars combine a buttery crumble base, fresh strawberry filling, and a rich semi-sweet chocolate coating for a delicious, crowd-pleasing dessert that’s quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (225 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups (about 450 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
  • 1/3 cup (65 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 6 oz (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold, cubed butter and vanilla extract. Cut the butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces.
  3. Press half of the crumble mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes until edges start to turn golden.
  4. While the base bakes, mix chopped strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a medium bowl until well combined.
  5. Remove the partially baked base from the oven. Spread the strawberry filling evenly over it. Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture over the filling, breaking it up to cover but allowing some fruit to peek through.
  6. Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 35-40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  7. Cool the bars completely in the pan on a wire rack to let the filling set.
  8. Melt the chocolate and heavy cream (if using) in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth and glossy.
  9. Drizzle or spread the melted chocolate evenly over the cooled bars. Let the chocolate set at room temperature or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.
  10. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Slice into squares or rectangles with a sharp knife, wiping the knife clean between cuts for neat slices.

Notes

Keep the butter cold to achieve a flaky crumble texture. Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough bars. Use fresh ripe strawberries for best flavor; if using frozen, thaw and drain excess liquid. Let bars cool completely before adding chocolate to prevent melting. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend. For dairy-free, use coconut oil instead of butter and coconut cream instead of heavy cream.

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