Description
Indulge in these elevated 7-Layer Bars featuring a dark chocolate ganache, peanut butter, caramel, raspberry drizzle, and almond-coconut crumble. This classic dessert is perfect for any occasion and guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 150 g (2/3 cup) Unsalted Butter, Melted
- 100 g (1 cup) Granulated Sugar
- 200 g (1.5 cup) All-Purpose Flour
- 30 g (0.25 cup) Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 300 g (10 oz) Dark Chocolate (70% Cacao), Chopped
- 120 ml (0.5 cup) Heavy Cream
- 200 g (7 oz) Smooth Peanut Butter
- 80 g (0.33 cup) Brown Sugar
- 60 ml (0.25 cup) Maple Syrup
- 120 g (0.5 cup) Light Brown Sugar
- 60 ml (0.25 cup) Water
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) Lemon Juice
- 0.5 tsp Sea Salt
- 150 g (1 cup) Fresh Raspberries
- 50 g (0.25 cup) Granulated Sugar
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) Lemon Juice
- 200 g (7 oz) White Chocolate, Chopped
- 30 g (0.25 cup) Sliced Almond Slivers, Toasted
- 30 g (0.25 cup) Sweetened Coconut Flakes, Toasted
- 150 g (5 oz) Dark Chocolate, Chopped
- 60 ml (0.25 cup) Heavy Cream
- Extra toasted almond slivers and fresh raspberry slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Pan: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a 20 x 30 cm (8 x 12-inch) pan with parchment paper.
- Make Crumb Base: Combine melted butter, sugar, flour, and cocoa powder; press into pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- Prepare Ganache: Heat cream, pour over chocolate, and stir until smooth. Spread over base.
- Make Peanut Butter Layer: Blend peanut butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup; spread over ganache.
- Craft Salted Caramel: Cook sugar and water until amber, then add lemon juice and salt; pour over peanut butter.
- Prepare Raspberry Coulis: Blend raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice; strain and spread over caramel.
- Create Almond-Coconut Crumble: Combine white chocolate, almonds, and coconut; press over coulis.
- Make Top Glaze: Heat cream, pour over chocolate, and stir until smooth; spread over crumble.
- Chill and Cut: Refrigerate for 30 minutes, then cut into 12 bars.
- Garnish and Serve: Drizzle with coulis, sprinkle with almonds, and garnish with raspberries.
Notes
For clean cuts, warm a knife in hot water and wipe dry between each slice. Toasting the almonds and coconut enhances their flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: 7-layer bars,dessert,chocolate,raspberry,peanut butter,caramel,almond,coconut