Nanaimo Bars
Nanaimo Bars are an irresistible Canadian no-bake dessert made with three layers for the perfect crunchy, chocolatey bite.
Ingredients
Bottom Layer
- ½ cup unsalted butter diced into pieces
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 5 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- sprinkle of salt
- 1 egg beaten
- 1¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup almonds finely chopped
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Middle Layer
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 - 3 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 tbsp custard powder or ¼ cup powdered milk and 1 tsp vanilla
- 1¾ cup powdered sugar
Top layer
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate
Recipe Instructions
- Butter an 8 x 8 baking dish and line with parchment paper. Set aside.
For the Bottom Layer
- Set up a double boiler, a large heat proof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water. Add butter and melt.
- Remove from the heat and add in sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Whisk until combined. Slowly pour in the egg while whisking continuously. Return to heat and cook until mixture has thickened.
- Remove from the heat and add in graham cracker crumbs, coconut, and almonds. Stir to combine. Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Place in the freezer while preparing the middle layer.
For the Middle Layer
- If using the custard powder, add powdered sugar, butter, custard powder and 2 tbsp of heavy cream to a bowl. Use an electric mixer to whip until fluffy, adding an extra tbsp of heavy cream if needed.
- If using powdered milk option, add ¼ cup powdered milk and 3 tbsp of heavy cream to the bowl and combine with an electric mixer. Add in butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla and beat until light and fluffy.
- Spread mixture in an even layer over the bottom layer. Chill in freezer while preparing the last layer.
For the Top Layer
- Melt semi-sweet chocolate in a double broiler, stirring occasionally until melted and smooth.
- Spread mixture in an even layer over the middle layer. Chill until chocolate has set.
- Remove from the dish and cut into even squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 588kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 6gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 134mgPotassium: 291mgFiber: 5gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 719IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 3mg
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