Chocolate Treat Bar (Printable Version)
No-bake sweet bar featuring creamy chocolate layers over a crunchy buttery base. Perfect for any craving.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 7 ounces digestive biscuits or graham crackers, crushed
02 - 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
→ Chocolate Layer
04 - 9 ounces semisweet or milk chocolate, chopped
05 - 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Topping (optional)
07 - 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, or peanuts)
08 - 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips or sprinkles
09 - Pinch of sea salt
# How-To:
01 - Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - Combine crushed biscuits, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl; press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
03 - Place chopped chocolate and heavy cream in a heatproof bowl. Melt over simmering water or in 30-second microwave intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Pour melted chocolate mixture evenly over chilled biscuit base and spread with a spatula.
05 - Sprinkle with nuts, mini chocolate chips, and sea salt if desired.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
07 - Lift bars from pan using parchment overhang; cut into 12 squares and serve chilled or at room temperature.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- No baking skills needed, just patience and a love for chocolate.
- The contrast between the crispy, buttery base and silky chocolate layer is genuinely addictive.
- You can customize the toppings to match whatever you're craving that day.
02 -
- Don't skip the biscuit base chilling time; cold chocolate poured on warm biscuits will cause the bars to separate later.
- The chocolate layer thickness is everything—too thin and they're boring, too thick and they're heavy.
03 -
- A sharp serrated knife dipped in hot water makes cleaner cuts through the chocolate without cracking or dragging.
- If your chocolate seizes during melting, add a teaspoon of coconut oil and stir gently—it's a small miracle.