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Nanaimo Bars Recipe

A classic Canadian dessert with layers of chocolate, custard, and coconut-graham crust.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Chill Time 2 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Canadian
Servings 12 bars
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • 8x8 inch baking pan

Ingredients:  

Crust

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional

Custard Layer

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla custard powder
  • 3 tablespoons milk

Chocolate Topping

  • 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions: 

  • 1. In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, and cocoa powder. Add the beaten egg and vanilla extract, and mix well.
  • 2. Stir in graham cracker crumbs, shredded coconut, and walnuts (if using). Press the mixture into an 8x8 inch baking pan. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • 3. For the custard layer, beat together softened butter, powdered sugar, custard powder, and milk until smooth. Spread over the chilled crust. Chill again for 30 minutes.
  • 4. For the chocolate topping, melt semi-sweet chocolate and butter together in a saucepan over low heat. Spread over the custard layer. Chill until set.
  • 5. Cut into bars and serve.

Notes:

Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Keywords:

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