Chocolate Raspberry Bars Recipe

By dette

My family loves these rich, sweet bars. The chocolate and raspberry jam go together so well. I make a lot of cookies and bars, but these special treats are my favorite. They're so pretty served on a platter.

Ingredients

• FILLING:
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons 2% milk
• 1 cup white baking chips, melted
• GLAZE:
• 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons shortening

Details

Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 35mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into an un-greased 9-inch square baking pan. Bake at 375°F for 15 to 18 minutes or until browned. Spread jam over warm crust.

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth. Add white chips; beat until smooth. Spread carefully over jam layer. Cool completely. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until set.

For glaze, melt chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave; stir until smooth. Spread over filling. Refrigerate for 10 minutes. Cut into bars; chill 1 hour longer or until set. Store in refrigerator.