Marie'S Nanaimo Bars Recipe

Name: Marie'S Nanaimo Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Bottom Layer; 1/2 cup unsalted butter (European style cultured); 1/4 cup sugar; 5 tbsp. cocoa; 1 egg beaten; 1 1/4 cups graham wafer crumbs; 1/2 c. finely chapped almonds; 1 cup coconut; Second Layer; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 2 Tbsp. and 2 Tsp. cream; 2 Tbsp. vanilla custard powder; 2 cups icing sugar; Third Layer; 4 squares semi-sweet chocolate (1 oz. each); 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter

Servings: persons

Bottom Layer
1/2 cup unsalted butter (European style cultured)
1/4 cup sugar
5 tbsp. cocoa
1 egg beaten
1 1/4 cups graham wafer crumbs
1/2 c. finely chapped almonds
1 cup coconut
Second Layer
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 Tbsp. and 2 Tsp. cream
2 Tbsp. vanilla custard powder
2 cups icing sugar
Third Layer
4 squares semi-sweet chocolate (1 oz. each)
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter

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["Bottom Layer", "Melt first 3 ingredients in top of double boiler. Add egg and stir to cook and thicken. Remove from heat. Stir in crumbs, coconut, and nuts.", "Press firmly into an ungreased 8"" x 8"" pan.", "", "Second Layer", "Cream butter, cream, custard powder, and icing sugar together well.", "Beat until light. Spread over bottom layer.", "", "Third Layer", "Melt chocolate and butter over low heat. Cool. Once cool(but still liquid) pour over second layer", "", "Chill in refrigerator or freezer at least 4-6 hours or until solid. To store keep frozen.", "", "Serving size depends on size you want to cut bars. Do not cut them too large as these are a very rich tasting treat. I find 1' by 2"" a nice size to cut them."]

1706

kcal

Calories

113

Fat

154

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Bottom Layer, 1/2 cup unsalted butter (European style cultured), 1/4 cup sugar, 5 tbsp. cocoa, and more.

Yes, Marie'S Nanaimo Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Marie'S Nanaimo Bars

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