Sugar Free Chocolate Crumb Bars

These Sugar Free Chocolate Crumb Bars mouthwatering good!

Made with a buttery shortbread base covered with a creamy chocolate ganache and topped with a crunchy walnut cookie crumble, this layered dessert can make about everyone happy.

What are chocolate crumb bars?

Chocolate crumb bars are a layered dessert featuring a creamy chocolate filling sandwiched between a cookie base and a crumbly top layer.

I like how these easy to make dessert bars can also be made without adding sugar.

Have you tried my Sugar Free Brookies (cookie brownies)?

Made with chocolate chip cookie batter and brownie batter, those brookies are fudgy like a brownie and chewy like a cookie. Both these crumb bars and those brownies are delicious chocolatey desserts that can be made with no added sugar.

Sugar Free Chocolate Chips are used to make the ganache center in these bars. You can find a variety of sugar free chocolate chips here.

Why we love chocolate crumb bars.

These Chocolate Crumb Bars are made on a thick and buttery shortbread base. The rich and creamy chocolate filling and walnut cookie topping make for an incredibly fudgy and decadent dessert.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• This layered dessert recipe is surprisingly easy to make.
• The ingredients used to make this recipe are common ingredients that you may already have on hand.
• Personalizing this recipe is as easy as swapping out the walnuts with another kind of nut or sprinkling some unsweetened shredded coconut on top.
• The combination of the crumbly walnut topping and the smooth fudgy filling on top of the cookie base creates a mouthwatering textural experience.
• This crowd pleasing dessert is perfect for sharing with others at gatherings or potlucks.
• You can serve these crumb bars with a scoop of Sugar Free Vanilla Ice Cream on the side or Sugar Free Whipped Cream on top.

Ingredients needed to make Chocolate Crumb Bars with no added sugar.

• Butter. If you are using unsalted butter you can add a half teaspoon of salt to your flour.
• Flour. All purpose flour was used to make my crumb bars.
• Sugar Alternative. Use an alternative that measures like sugar and that can also be baked with.
• Sugar Free Chocolate Baking Chips or Unsweetened Semi-Sweet Chocolate (chopped). This is divided.
• Heavy Cream. Heavy whipping cream can also be used.
• Vanilla Extract. Added for a bit of flavor balance.
• Walnuts. Your walnuts should be chopped.

Tips for making the best Chocolate Crumb Bars.

The amount of flour added for the base layer is for a basic crunchy shortbread crust. For a more crumbly layer you can add up to a quarter cup of additional flour or use cold butter.

More helpful tips for you.

1. For a more chewy base, sub in a half cup of old fashioned oats for the same amount of flour.
2. This is one of those recipes that over-mixing can affect the structure of the base layer. It is best to mix the ingredients used in the base layer until just combined rather than over-mixing them.
3. For a nut free version of this recipe you can simply omit the nuts and use seeds or crumbled baked cookies instead. Other kinds of nuts that can work in this recipe include pecans or peanuts.
4. If the dough gets sticky when you press it into your baking dish you can wet your fingers or spray a bit of nonstick on them.
5. The bars are done baking when the center appears to be set.
6. Lastly, allow your bars to completely cool before slicing them.

How to make Sugar Free Chocolate Crumb Bars

Prep Time: 25 minutes .
Bake Time: 40 minutes .
Servings: 18 .

1. Prepare. Preheat your oven to 350 and prep an 8x11 glass baking dish well for nonstick.
2. Base. Outfit your mixer with a whisk attachment and then beat your butter on high until smooth and fluffy. Add the flour, sugar alternative, and vanilla extract to the bowl and beat the ingredients on medium until the dough comes together (about two to three minutes).
3. Press. Measure out two cups of the base mixture and then set the remaining aside. Use your fingertips to press the two cups of base mixture into your prepared baking dish. You can use a small rolling pin to help even out the dough.
4. Bake. Bake your base layer crust for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Then allow the crust to set while you prepare your ganache layer.
5. Ganache. Place your ganache chocolate into a heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, heat your heavy cream over medium heat, whisking often, until small bubbles begin to form around the edges (avoid allowing it to boil). Then carefully pour the heavy cream over the chocolate in your bowl and let the heavy cream melt the chocolate. You can stir the ingredients after a few minutes to help it along. Once the chocolate has melted you can carefully pour it over your crust. Use the backside of a spoon to evenly spread it around.
6. Crumble Layer. In a clean bowl, combine together the remaining dough, the remaining chocolate, and your walnuts. Then evenly sprinkle this mixture over your chocolate ganache layer.
7. Bake. Return your baking dish to your oven and continue to bake for 25-30 minutes or until the center is set.
8. Cool. Allow the baked crumb bars to fully cool before slicing into servings.

Expert Tip 👉 For a richer chocolate ganache use sugar free dark chocolate chips for baking. To make a thicker ganache you can add up to a half cup of additional chocolate chips.

How to store chocolate crumb bars.

Once your bars have fully cooled, they should be stored in an airtight container, with parchment paper between layers. When properly stored, crumb bars should keep for up to five days when refrigerated or frozen for up to a few months.

You may also be interested in these sugar free chocolate dessert recipes.

• No Added Sugar Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
• Sugar Free Magic Cookie Bars
• Sugar Free Chocolate Chip Brownies
• The Best Sugar Free Chocolate Cake
• Sugar Free Chocolate Cupcakes with Frosting
• Sugar Free Molten Chocolate Cakes
• Sugar Free Frozen Hot Chocolate
• Homemade Sugar Free Chocolate Pudding

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Sugar Free Chocolate Crumb Bars, a delicious no added sugar dessert recipe for creamy chocolate on buttery shortbread and topped with walnuts.

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