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Nanaimo Bars: The Ultimate Guide to This Canadian Dessert


  • Total Time: 35
  • Yield: 24 bars 1x

Description

A classic Canadian dessert with a no-bake chocolate crumb base, creamy custard filling, and rich chocolate ganache topping.


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla custard powder
  • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Melt butter, cocoa and sugar in top of double boiler.
  2. Add egg and stir to cook.
  3. Remove from heat.
  4. Stir in wafer crumbs, coconut and nuts.
  5. Press firmly into an ungreased 9 x 13 inch pan.
  6. Cream butter, icing sugar, milk and custard powder until fluffy.
  7. Spread over base.
  8. Melt chocolate and butter over low heat.
  9. Cool slightly and spread over second layer.
  10. Chill.

Notes

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  • Line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
  • The base layer needs to be firm before adding the custard layer.
  • Chill thoroughly for clean cuts.

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  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes