CHOCOLATE-CHERRY CRUMB BARS
Although this bar is as rich and moist as cake, you don't need a fork to enjoy it. The kirsch-spiked filling will appeal to grown-up tastes; for kids, simply omit the liqueur.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes 9 large or 1 dozen small bars
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Coat a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray; line with parchment paper, allowing a 2-inch overhang. Coat with cooking spray.
- Bring cherries, 2 tablespoons butter, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and the water to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until almost all liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Let cool, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved.
- Whisk together cocoa powder, salt, brown sugar, toasted coconut, and 2 cups flour in a bowl. Blend in remaining 2 1/4 sticks butter with a pastry blender or your fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal; press 3 lightly packed cups cocoa mixture into prepared pan. Bake until just set, about 20 minutes.
- Put egg, remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and the kirsch, if using, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment; mix on medium-high speed until pale, about 4 minutes. Fold in cherry mixture and remaining 7 1/2 teaspoons flour; stir in chocolate. Spread mixture evenly over crust; sprinkle with remaining cocoa mixture.
- Bake until a cake tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Run a knife around sides; lift out of pan. Cut into squares. Bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days.
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Golzary islamic media
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe. You won't be disappointed.
Mansoor HuSsain
[email protected]These bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion.
April Bennett
[email protected]I love how versatile these bars are. You can use any type of fruit you like in the filling.
Rosemary Obiakor
[email protected]These bars are so addictive, I can't stop eating them.
Chandan Kumar
[email protected]I've never made crumb bars before, but these were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly.
sarif ansari
[email protected]I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes.
S Salim Rahman
[email protected]These bars are so rich and decadent, they're perfect for a special occasion.
Havea Halai
[email protected]I love the way the crumb topping gets all crispy in the oven. It's the perfect contrast to the soft and gooey filling.
Tanveer tanveer ali
[email protected]These bars are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The chocolate and cherry flavors complement each other perfectly.
Zulfiqar Wadood
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These bars are now my go-to dessert.
Paul Mubuuke
[email protected]These bars are so good, I could eat them every day.
Muneer Jadoon
[email protected]I made these bars for my family and they loved them. Even my picky kids ate them up.
Md Riyad
[email protected]These bars are perfect for potlucks and parties. They're always a hit.
Asanda Kwezi
[email protected]I love how easy these bars are to make. I can have them in the oven in no time.
Saki saki Awan
[email protected]These bars are so delicious and decadent. The cherry filling is tart and sweet, and the crumb topping is perfectly crunchy.
Jessie Kerry
[email protected]I've made these bars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of chocolate, cherry, and crumb topping is irresistible.
Entle nino
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but these bars turned out perfect! The instructions were clear and easy to follow.
Igbega Sandius
[email protected]These chocolate cherry crumb bars were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.