Best 10 Chocolate Cherry Crumb Bars Recipes

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Are you craving a sweet and crumbly treat to satisfy your dessert desires? Chocolate cherry crumb bars are a delectable combination of a rich chocolate flavor, tangy cherries, and a buttery crumbly crust that will tantalize your taste buds. With their easy-to-follow instructions and readily available ingredients, these bars are a perfect choice for home bakers of all skill levels. Whether you're hosting a gathering, treating your family, or simply indulging in a moment of self-care, chocolate cherry crumb bars are a versatile and indulgent dessert that will leave you wanting more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHOCOLATE CHERRY BARS



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These tempting bars are simple to make with cherry pie filling, crunchy almonds and chocolate chips. I took them to a church supper and everyone wanted the recipe. Some people said the sweet treats reminded them of chocolate-covered cherries. -Tina Dierking, Skohegan, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 cup cold butter
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped almonds

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar and cocoa. Cut in butter until the mixture is crumbly. Add egg and almond extract until blended. Set aside 1 cup for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Carefully top with pie filling. Combine chocolate chips, almonds and reserved crumb mixture; sprinkle over pie filling. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool; refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHOCOLATE-CHERRY CRUMB BARS



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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

1 1/4 cups dried cherries, coarsely chopped
1 1/4 cups unsalted butter (2 1/2 sticks), all but 2 tablespoons cut into small pieces
1 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup water
1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
1 teaspoon coarse salt
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (about 3 ounces), lightly toasted
2 cups plus 7 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 large egg
2 tablespoons kirsch or cherry-flavored liqueur (optional)
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chunks
Vegetable oil, cooking spray

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.

CHERRY CRUMB BARS



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Make and share this Cherry Crumb Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CrystalRN

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18 ounce) package white cake mix (or yellow)
1 1/4 cups rolled quick oats, divided
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter, room temperature, divided
1 egg
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 13x9-inch pan.
  • Combine cake mix, 6 tablespoons butter and 1 cup rolled oats. Reserve 1 cup of this for crumb topping.
  • To remaining mixture, add egg; mix well.
  • Press into pan. Pour cherry filling over crust; spread to cover.
  • In large bowl add remaining 1 cup crumb mixture, 1/4 cup oats, 2 tablespoons butter, nuts, and brown sugar. Mix well. Sprinkle over cherries. Bake 30-40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 720.4, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 691.2, Carbohydrate 116.5, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 56.2, Protein 8.4

CHOCOLATE-CHERRY CRISP



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Reward someone with a tasty home-baked dessert. No one needs to know it was so quick and easy.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup firm butter or margarine
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In ungreased 8-inch square pan, spread pie filling.
  • In medium bowl, mix Bisquick mix, brown sugar and oats. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until crumbly. Stir in chocolate chips. Spoon evenly over pie filling.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until very bubbly around edges. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 32 g, TransFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE CHIP-CHERRY BARS



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Take the chocolate-cherry combo to the max with these decadent bars, both filled and topped with the delicious pairing. It's a true chocolate-cherry indulgence!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 jar (10 oz) maraschino cherries
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz)
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
Reserved cherry juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray. Drain maraschino cherries, reserving juice for drizzle; set juice aside. Finely chop cherries; pat dry with paper towel.
  • In large bowl, beat 1 cup powdered sugar and 1 cup butter with electric mixer on medium speed until well mixed. Beat in vanilla and eggs. On low speed, beat in flour, baking soda and salt. Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips and the cherries. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until top is golden brown. Immediately sprinkle with 1 cup chocolate chips. Let stand 5 minutes or until chocolate in softened. Spread chocolate evenly over crust.
  • In small bowl, mix 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons butter and 2 to 3 tablespoons reserved cherry juice until smooth and thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle over chocolate. Cool completely, about 45 minutes. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE-DRIZZLED CHERRY BARS



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I've been making bars since I was in third grade, but these are special. I bake them for the church Christmas party every year... and folks always rave about them and ask for a copy of the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/4 cups butter, softened
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 teaspoon shortening

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, sugar and butter until crumbly. Set aside 1-1/2 cups for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until edges begin to brown., In a small bowl, combine pie filling and extract; carefully spread over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until edges and topping are lightly browned. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over warm bars. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts :

CHOCOLATE CHERRY CRUMB BARS



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Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Cherry     Pastry     Simmer

Yield makes 9 large or 1 dozen small

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/4 cups dried cherries, coarsely chopped
1 1/4 cups unsalted butter (2 1/2 sticks), all but 2 tablespoons cut into small pieces
1 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup water
1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
1 teaspoon coarse salt
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (about 3 ounces), lightly toasted
2 cups plus 7 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 large egg
2 tablespoons kirsch (optional)
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chunks
Vegetable oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. 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.

SOUR-CHERRY CRUMBLE BARS



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This dessert is just like a homemade cherry pie...except you can grab it and eat it on the go! Slip the finished squares into lunch boxes, pass them out after dinner, or enjoy one with coffee for breakfast-because in our book, it counts as a serving of fruit. This recipe comes from Martha Stewart's Fruit Desserts: 100+ Ways to Savor the Best of Every Season ($24.49, amazon.com).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Cookie Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 stick (1/2 cup) plus 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, and more for pan
1 cup sugar
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt (we use Diamond Crystal)
1 pound sour cherries (3 cups), pitted
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (we use Diamond Crystal)

Steps:

  • Crust: Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter an 8-inch square cake pan. Line with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides; butter parchment.
  • Beat butter with sugar on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes, scraping down bowl as needed. Reduce speed to medium-low, add flour and salt, and beat until dough forms clumps but does not completely hold together. Press 2 1/2 cups flour mixture into bottom and 1 inch up sides of prepared pan.
  • Filling: In a medium bowl, stir together cherries, sugar, flour, lemon juice, and salt. Pour into crust. Crumble remaining flour mixture (about 1/2 cup) evenly over top, squeezing to create clumps.
  • Bake until bubbling in center and crust is golden, about 1 hour, 10 minutes (if browning too quickly, tent top with foil). Transfer to a wire rack and let cool at least 20 minutes before slicing into squares.

CHOCOLATE CHERRY BARS



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Make and share this Chocolate Cherry Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carolinafan

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18 1/2 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup milk
5 tablespoons butter or 5 tablespoons margarine
1 (6 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips (1 cup)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°.
  • Grease and flour 13x9-inch pan.
  • In large bowl, combine cake mix, pie filling almond extract and eggs; stir until blended.
  • Spread in greased and floured pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • In small saucepan, combine sugar, milk and margarine.
  • Bring to a boil; boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat; stir in chocolate chips until smooth.
  • Pour and spread over warm bars.
  • Cool completely and cut into bars.

CHOCOLATE CHERRY MUFFINS



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After returning from a trip to Door County, Wisconsin loaded with dried cherries, I began looking for ways to use them. I developed this lower fat, whole grain, moist and delicious muffin with nutritious ingredients. It works well as an afternoon snack or on a brunch buffet. Everyone that tries them asks for the recipe! -Cindy Beberman, Orland Park, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup boiling water
2/3 cup dried tart cherries
1-1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 medium)
1/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup 2% milk or unsweetened almond milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Pour boiling water over cherries in a small bowl; let stand 15 minutes. Drain. Coarsely chop cherries; set aside., In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In another bowl, whisk eggs, bananas, oil, milk and vanilla until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in pecans and cherries. , Divide batter among 12 greased or paper-lined muffin cups. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 15-18 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm., Freeze option: Freeze cooled muffins in freezer containers. To use, thaw at room temperature or, if desired, microwave each muffin on high until heated through, 20-30 seconds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 347mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can use a pastry blender or two forks to cut the butter into the flour mixture.
  • To make the crumb topping, you can use a fork to blend the ingredients together, or you can use your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Be sure to press the crumb topping firmly into the pan before baking. This will help to prevent it from falling off the bars when you cut them.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help to prevent them from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Chocolate cherry crumb bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a rich chocolate base, a sweet and tart cherry filling, and a buttery crumb topping, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat to make, give these chocolate cherry crumb bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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