Mocha Crumble Bars

Indulge in the perfect balance of rich chocolate and bold coffee flavors with these irresistible Mocha Crumble Bars! Featuring a buttery cocoa-infused crust, a luscious dark chocolate and coffee filling, and a crumbly topping baked to perfection, this decadent dessert is a coffee lover's dream. Each bite melts in your mouth with notes of velvety sweetness and a subtle espresso kick. Made with pantry staples like flour, cocoa powder, and instant coffee granules, these bars are easy to assemble yet feel utterly indulgent. Perfect for entertaining or an afternoon pick-me-up, they’re ready in under an hour and yield 12 servings of pure mocha bliss. Whether served with a cup of coffee or as a standalone treat, these bars are an elegant addition to any dessert lineup.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 250 grams all-purpose flour
• 30 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
• 150 grams granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 170 grams unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 1 large egg
• 200 grams dark chocolate (chopped)
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

Add the cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work it in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Beat the egg lightly in a small bowl and add it to the mixture. Mix gently until the dough comes together. Reserve 1/3 of the dough for the crumble topping.

Step 5

Press the remaining dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the base layer.

Step 6

In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the chopped dark chocolate. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk, instant coffee granules, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.

Step 7

Pour the chocolate-coffee filling over the base layer in the baking dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.

Step 8

Crumble the reserved dough evenly over the top of the filling to create the crumbly topping.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is set and slightly firm to the touch.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the baking dish before lifting them out using the parchment overhang.

Step 11

Cut into 12 bars and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1268.4 grams (1268.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5260

Total Fat 248.90g	319%
Saturated Fat 151.90g	760%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.30g
Cholesterol 726mg	242%
Sodium 2319mg	101%
Total Carbohydrate 701.30g	255%
Dietary Fiber 31.60g	113%
Total Sugars 415.90g
Protein 81.30g	163%

Vitamin D 86IU	428%
Calcium 1379mg	106%
Iron 42mg	233%
Potassium 3639mg	77%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.7%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 52.2%