Best 4 Death By Chocolate Crunch Bars Recipes

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For those seeking an indulgent treat, reminiscent of a symphony of chocolate flavors, look no further than the "Death by Chocolate Crunch Bars". This delectable confection is named after its rich, chocolatey goodness that is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate. It is a multi-layered dessert that combines the crunch of a chocolate cookie crust with the gooey sweetness of a chocolate filling and a decadent chocolate ganache topping. This decadent dessert is a chocolate lover's dream come true and is perfect for special occasions or as a sweet ending to a memorable meal. The preparation of this heavenly treat involves a few simple steps that result in a dessert that is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

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DEATH BY CHOCOLATE



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I make this while I'm cleaning the kitchen after dinner--layers of German chocolate cake, toffee candy, and whipped topping.

Provided by Karen

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Trifle Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18.25 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
1 ¼ cups water
½ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
1 ⅔ cups milk
¾ cup strong brewed coffee
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
6 (1.4 ounce) bars chocolate covered toffee bars, frozen and crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Mix cake batter according to package directions, adding water, oil, and eggs as directed. Spread batter into prepared pan and bake in preheated oven until a tester comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool and crumble. Make pudding, according to package directions, with milk.
  • In a large trifle or other glass serving bowl, place half of the crumbled cake. Pour half of the coffee over the cake, and spread half of the pudding over that. Top with half of the whipped topping, sprinkled with half the crumbled candy bars. Repeat layers in the same order. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.9 calories, Carbohydrate 62.6 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 538.8 mg, Sugar 43.4 g

DEATH BY CHOCOLATE CRUNCH BARS



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These Deathy By Chocolate Crunch Bars bring everything into a chocolate brownie bar that you can imagine. You start with a base of Betty Crocker™ Fudge Brownie Mix and then layer in peanut butter candies with a crunchy shell, Count Chocula™ cereal, peanut butter and chocolate chips. Top the bars with Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Chocolate Frosting. Each bite has sweet chocolate and peanut butter flavor to die for.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box (18.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box
1 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting (from 16-oz container)
1/2 cup peanut butter candy in a crunchy shell
3 1/2 cups Count Chocula™ cereal
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1 1/3 cups (8 oz) semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Line 9-inch square pan with foil; spray cooking spray on bottom only of foil.
  • Make and bake brownies as directed on box for 9-inch pan. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Frost brownies with frosting. Sprinkle with peanut butter candies; refrigerate while making cereal mixture.
  • In medium bowl, measure 3 cups of the cereal; set aside. In 1-quart saucepan, melt peanut butter and chocolate chips over low heat, stirring constantly. Pour over cereal in bowl, stirring until evenly coated. Spread over frosted brownies.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cereal, slightly pressing on top. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until set before cutting. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 4, ServingSize 1 Bar, TransFat 0 g

DEATH BY CHOCOLATE



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Provided by Anne Thornton, Host of Dessert First

Categories     dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 recipe Decadent Brownie, room temperature, recipe follows
1 recipe Chocolate Pudding, room temperature, recipe follows
5 (1.4-ounce) bars chocolate covered toffee
1 1/4 sticks unsalted butter, plus more, softened, for pan
1 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 1/3 cup sugar
1 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
4 egg yolks
2 cups milk, divided

Steps:

  • Special equipment: 1 (12 to 16 cup) glass trifle bowl or 12 to 16 individual small trifle bowls
  • Whip the cream until stiff peaks are just about to form. Whip in the almond extract and confectioners'sugar until peaks form. Make sure not to over whip, the cream will then become lumpy and butter-like.
  • When completely cool, use your hands to crumble the brownies into smaller pieces. In a glass trifle bowl, layer in the following order: crumbled brownies, about 1 1/2 cups pudding, 1 1/2 crumbled toffee bars, about 1 3/4 cups whipped cream. Repeat the layers in the same order. Save the last 2 toffee bars to crumble and sprinkle on top before serving.
  • For individual small trifle bowls, layer in the following order: crumbled brownie, pudding, crushed chocolate covered toffee bars and whipped cream.
  • Garnish with more crumbled toffee bars. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  • Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F.
  • For your brownie batter, melt your butter in a medium (or large) heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water.
  • While the butter is melting, whisk your natural cocoa powder, sea salt and sugar in a separate bowl. (The sugar and salt will work as abrasive agents to get any lumps out of the cocoa.) Whisk the cocoa/sugar/salt combo into the melted butter. Continue to whisk the ingredients together in the bowl over the simmering water until the sugar has dissolved fully. The mixture should look like fudge and pull away from the bowl into a ball. Remove from the heat and set on a dishtowel on your counter, and allow the fudgy mixture to cool down until it's warm, but not hot anymore.
  • While that is cooling, line the bottom and sides of your 9 by 13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or foil. You want to leave about 4 inches of overhang on the 2 opposite sides. These serve as your handles to remove the brownies from the pan in 1 piece, so make sure that there is enough of the overhang for you to have a solid grip. Grease the parchment or foil well.
  • Stir in the vanilla into the cooled fudge mixture to loosen it up. Add the eggs into the mixture 1 at a time, adding the second egg after the first egg is fully incorporated. The batter should look shiny and well blended. Add in your flour and stir it until it's fully incorporated. Once it looks fully blended, beat the batter vigorously for at least 45 strokes. This'll not only get out any pent up stress, but it will make the brownies chewy. Fold in your chocolate chips. Spread the very thick and fudgy brownie batter evenly in the lined pan with an offset spatula or your greased hands.
  • Pop the brownies in the oven and bake until they get a nice crust and your house smells like brownies, 30 to 35 minutes. Let them cool completely on a rack or a dishtowel on your counter.
  • Whisk the sugar, cocoa powder and flour in a bowl until there are no lumps. Crack the eggs into the bowl, add the yolks and whisk into a paste. Slowly whisk in 1 cup milk until fully incorporated. Then whisk in the remaining 1 cup milk. Put the milk mixture into a saucepan and put over medium heat. Cook, whisking constantly, for 10 to 15 minutes, or until it starts to look like pudding. It will begin to bubble and it will hold soft peaks when you lift the whisk out. Take off the heat and cool to room temperature.
  • Cook's Note: To prevent a skin from forming, cover the pudding with plastic wrap, pressing down directly on the surface of the pudding. Poke a few holes throughout to allow to cool to room temperature.

DEATH BY CHOCOLATE II



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Also known as Killer Cake or Punch Bowl Dessert. Definitely one of the best!

Provided by Bev

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes     Coffee Liqueur

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
½ cup coffee flavored liqueur
2 (16 ounce) packages frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 (5.9 ounce) packages instant chocolate pudding mix
8 cups milk
6 (1.4 ounce) bars chocolate covered English toffee
⅛ cup slivered almonds for topping

Steps:

  • Bake cake according to package directions for one 9x13 inch cake. When cake is cool poke holes in the top and pour the coffee liqueur over it. Break up the cake into 1 inch cubes and set aside.
  • Mix the pudding mixes with the milk until thick.
  • In a large punch bowl layer 1/2 of the cake cubes, 1/2 of the pudding, 1/2 of the crushed candy bars, and 1/2 of the whipped topping. Repeat layers following the same order. Sprinkle top toasted almonds and any additional crushed butter toffee candy bars, if desired. Cover and refrigerate for several hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569.7 calories, Carbohydrate 72.6 g, Cholesterol 17.5 mg, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 17.8 g, Sodium 672.8 mg, Sugar 56.8 g

Tips:

  • For the best results, use high-quality chocolate chips. You can use a combination of dark, milk, and white chocolate chips, or stick to one type.
  • If you don't have chocolate chips, you can use chopped chocolate bars. Just make sure to chop the chocolate into small pieces so that it melts evenly.
  • Don't overmix the brownie batter. Overmixing will make the brownies tough.
  • Bake the brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the brownies cool completely before cutting them into bars.
  • For a richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of instant coffee powder to the brownie batter.
  • You can also add chopped nuts, dried fruit, or marshmallows to the brownie batter.
  • If you want to make the brownies gluten-free, you can use gluten-free flour.
  • You can also make the brownies vegan by using vegan butter and milk.
  • To make the brownies ahead of time, bake them and let them cool completely. Then, wrap them in plastic wrap and store them in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Death by chocolate crunch bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are rich, chocolatey, and have a crispy crunch. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect death by chocolate crunch bars every time.

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