Description
Creamy layers of white chocolate, tangy berries, and buttery cookie crust come together in this easy yet elegant dessert, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (150g) crushed graham crackers or digestive biscuits
- ½ cup (115g) melted unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (25g) sugar
- 1 ½ cups (260g) chopped white chocolate
- ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups (200g) fresh or frozen berries (e.g., raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, or blackberries)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: Melted white chocolate for drizzling
- Optional: Powdered sugar for garnish
- Optional: Lemon zest (1 teaspoon) for extra tang
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until it resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of an 8×8-inch baking pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Let it cool completely.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chopped white chocolate and heavy cream. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth. Alternatively, use a double boiler.
- Pour the melted white chocolate mixture over the cooled crust. Use a spatula to spread it evenly. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
- If using fresh berries, rinse and pat them dry. For frozen berries, thaw and drain excess liquid. Spread the berries over the chocolate layer.
- Optional: Melt extra white chocolate and drizzle over the berries. Sprinkle powdered sugar for garnish.
- Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours before slicing. For cleaner cuts, use a sharp knife and wipe it clean between slices.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs. To enhance the flavors, add lemon zest to the berry layer. Use parchment paper to line the pan for easy removal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: white chocolate, berry dessert, easy dessert, layered bars, summer dessert