Blueberry Chocolate Streusel Bars are a perfect compliment to summer weather. Fresh berries, good chocolate and a hot oven are just about all this one takes!
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Blueberry Chocolate Streusel Bars
Who doesn’t like a happy kid? I’m not saying that I’m above bribing our boys now and then with a special treat; I may have once taught them to say, “Life’s too short not to have a doughnut now and then.” (Do not judge me). Or in this case, a couple of blueberry chocolate streusel bars.
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Besides, they can even cause spontaneous singing in certain children and no doubt adults as well. Just take a look at Isaiah here as he just crawled out of bed at 9:30, donning one of my ratty old T’s that he loves to wear with his PJs. (Remember, we’re not judging.)
All kidding aside, these blueberry chocolate streusel bars are an all-around ideal treat. They’re simple to put together, their taste is pretty self-evident (darn delicious) and they’re versatile for whatever berries you have on hand. Raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, get the picture?
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Probably the most challenging part of making these blueberry chocolate streusel bars is waiting for them to be finished baking. As the kitchen timer nears its end, the aroma coming from the oven makes matters only worse.
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Warm berries, chocolate, and a touch of lemon, all singing together on the center rack but not quite ready for prime time. It’s almost painful at this point. I suggest having something else to keep you occupied during the final 10 minutes of baking. Also, if you don’t mind having company, it’s O.K. to leave your windows open. The draw is that alluring.
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Find some berries and grab a couple of chocolate bars of good quality. Then, get ready to sing. These blueberry chocolate streusel bars will take everything up an octave or two. On that note, happy summer to you. -Dan
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Blueberry Chocolate Streusel Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened plus 6 tablespoons chilled butter
- 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract divided
- 2 cups crushed chocolate bars
- 3 cups all purpose flour divided
- 1 1/2 cups blueberry preserves or jam
- 1 handful fresh blueberries washed and rinsed
- 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
- 2 teaspoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, prepare a 9"x13" baking pan with non-stick coating.
- Combine 1 cup softened butter with 1 cups granulated sugar, add egg, lemon zest and lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until fluffy.
- Add 1 cup of chocolate pieces and beat in 2 cups of flour.
- Spread evenly over pan. Evenly distribute blueberry preserves or jam over batter, leaving 1/4" border.
- Evenly distribute fresh blueberries over layer of preserves/jam/
- In another bowl, combine 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 6 tablespoons of chilled butter, cut with two knives or pastry butter until crumbly. Add remaining 1 cup chocolate pieces and mix well.
- Evenly distribute crumple topping over blueberries.
- Bake in oven for 40-45 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool completely on metal rack, then cut.
- Combine powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk in small bowl, mix well and drizzle over bars, allow to set before serving.
Video
Notes
Batter will be thick, to help spread evenly, lightly rinse palms of hands with water and gently pat down. Can also dip tablespoon in water, shake off, and use bottom of spoon to spread batter.
Nutrition
Blueberry Chocolate Streusel Bars
This totally made me smile. I love the video of your son singing 🙂 Do you keep these in the fridge or out on the counter after baking?
Thank you Erlene We kept these on the counter, for as long as they lasted (which of course wasn’t very long!)
Oh my, these sound absolutely fantastic! I love blueberries, but add chocolate and it’s even better, LOL.
The coffee I’m currently drinking is terribly boring, I wish I had a slice or 3 of this to go with this. Just lovely.
I love how you captured the anticipation of these bars coming out of the oven – when that aroma knocks your socks off and the waiting period seems like forever! Great post and the recipe is terrific.
We don’t see blueberries paired with chocolate enough but they’re a great combination! Really love the look of this.
Thanks so much Sarah, I think you’ll like the taste as well. 🙂
These look SO good, Dan! I think I’ll be singing like your son (who is adorable btw!). The glaze dripping down like that…I can hear a hallelujah or two coming soon! Oh, and the waiting while the bars bake part…that is the HARDEST part always for me. Give me hours of bread rising, pie crust rolling, custard whisking, but please do not make me smell heavenly things from the oven and have to sit patiently!! Great job, Dan, absolutely gorgeous!
Thanks, Beeta. Your comments brought a big grin to my face. Sometimes I’ve wondered if I’m the only one who struggles at the end of the baking process from “smelling but not being able to eat syndrome.” It seems that I am in good company! Thanks so much for dropping by and taking the time to comment.
Breathtakingly beautiful bars…those blueberries look so perfectly ripe. Yummy!
Thank you Sandi. I have a raging case of blueberryitis right now and I don’t see it getting better any time soon. Oh well, guess there are less desirable problems that could plague me. 🙂
These bars look phenomenal!!! WOW! My kids are going to love these!
Thanks, Angela and yest – that’s a pretty safe bet with these!
These bars look awesome. I never think to pair chocolate and blueberries, but I’m glad you did! Delish!
Indeed! Thanks, Christine.
Guys, these look great! I might steal them because if you heard me sing, you would not let me have one.
Too funny, Peter!
Love the video! I would definitely sing for these delicious Blueberry Chocolate Streusel Bars too!
Thanks Brandi, it’s great to hear from you!
This looks delicious Dan and what a great photo! Pinned and shared!
Thanks so much Joanne!
Wow…These look great!
Thanks, Nancy! Happy summer!!
Yummmmmmm
Agreed!
Yummmmmmmmm!