Cappuccino Nanaimo Bars Recipe

Name: Cappuccino Nanaimo Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Base; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1/4 cup sugar; 5 tablespoons cocoa powder; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs; 1 cup unsweetened coconut, grated; 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped; Filling; 1/3 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 1/2 tablespoons custard powder; 1/4 cup milk; 2 teaspoons instant coffee powder; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 3 cups icing sugar, sifted; Topping; 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Servings: persons

Base
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup sugar
5 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
1 cup unsweetened coconut, grated
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
Filling
1/3 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 tablespoons custard powder
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons instant coffee powder
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups icing sugar, sifted
Topping
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0 F and prepare a 8-inch square pan by greasing bottom and sides with vegetable oil or spray.
2
For base, melt butter and stir in sugar. Sift cocoa powder into mixture and blend well. Whisk together egg and vanilla extract and add. Blend in chocolate cookie crumbs, coconut and chopped walnuts until evenly incorporated. Press into prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes then chill for 20 minutes.
3
For cappuccino filling, beat butter by hand until smooth and beat in custard powder. Heat milk with coffee powder to dissolve and cool to room temperature. Add milk to butter mixture a stir in sifted icing sugar a cup at a time, combining well. Spread over base and chill while preparing topping.
4
For topping, melt chocolate and butter over a pot of gently simmering water. Pour over vanilla filling and spread to cover evenly. Chill for 30 minutes.
5
To serve, slice with a hot, dry knife into 1-inch squares.

1781

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

205

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Base, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1/4 cup sugar, 5 tablespoons cocoa powder, and more.

Yes, Cappuccino Nanaimo Bars falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Cappuccino Nanaimo Bars

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