Welcome Home Chocolate Bars
Indulge in pure comfort with these decadent "Welcome Home Chocolate Bars," a triple-layered treat that combines rich cocoa, creamy peanut butter, and luscious dark chocolate ganache for the ultimate dessert experience. Featuring a fudgy chocolate base, a sweet and nutty peanut butter layer, and a sleek ganache topping, these bars are the perfect fusion of textures and flavors. With just 20 minutes of preparation and straightforward steps, this recipe makes creating gourmet-worthy chocolate bars easy for home bakers. Whether you’re welcoming loved ones home or simply treating yourself, these bars are both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. Perfectly portioned for 12 servings, they’re ideal for sharing at gatherings or savoring throughout the week. With keywords like "homemade chocolate bars," "peanut butter dessert," and "easy layered bars," this recipe is a must-try for chocolate enthusiasts everywhere!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 115 grams Unsalted butter
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 100 grams Brown sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 190 grams All-purpose flour
- 30 grams Cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 200 grams Creamy peanut butter
- 60 grams Powdered sugar
- 200 grams Dark chocolate
- 120 milliliters Heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a 9x9 inch (23x23 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Remove from heat and whisk in the granulated sugar and brown sugar until well combined.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, whisking until smooth.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 22–25 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out almost clean. Allow to cool completely in the pan.
While the base cools, prepare the peanut butter layer. In a bowl, mix the creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar together until smooth and spreadable.
Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly over the cooled chocolate base. Place the pan in the fridge while you prepare the ganache.
To make the ganache, finely chop the dark chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer (do not boil). Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for 2–3 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
Pour the chocolate ganache over the peanut butter layer, spreading it out evenly with a spatula. Chill the bars in the fridge for at least 2 hours or until set.
Once the chocolate bars are fully set, use the parchment paper overhang to lift them from the pan. Slice into 12 bars and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5384 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 315.8 g | 405% | |
| Saturated Fat | 140.3 g | 702% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 608 mg | 203% | |
| Sodium | 2294 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 585.0 g | 213% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.9 g | 153% | |
| Total Sugars | 374.8 g | ||
| Protein | 97.1 g | 194% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 451 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 41.7 mg | 232% | |
| Potassium | 3559 mg | 76% | |
*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.
