Nanaimo Bars Recipe

Name: Nanaimo Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup unsalted butter (European-style cultured if possible); ¼ cup sugar; 5 tablespoons cocoa; 1 egg, beaten; 1 ¼ cups graham wafer crumbs; ½ cup finely chopped almonds; 1 cup shredded coconut; ½ cup unsalted butter; 8 teaspoons cream; 2 tablespoons vanilla custard powder; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 cups icing sugar; 4 ounces semisweet chocolate; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Servings: persons

½ cup unsalted butter (European-style cultured if possible)
¼ cup sugar
5 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg, beaten
1 ¼ cups graham wafer crumbs
½ cup finely chopped almonds
1 cup shredded coconut
½ cup unsalted butter
8 teaspoons cream
2 tablespoons vanilla custard powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups icing sugar
4 ounces semisweet chocolate
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1
Bottom Layer: Melt 1/2 cup butter, sugar and cocoa in top of double boiler.
2
Add egg and stir to cook and thicken.
3
Remove from heat.
4
Stir in crumbs, coconut and almonds.
5
Press firmly into an ungreased 8x8-inch pan.
6
(The butter may ooze as you are pressing down, but it will get absorbed.
7
).
8
Middle layer: Cream 1/2 cup butter, cream, custard powder, vanilla and icing sugar together.
9
Beat until light.
10
Spread over bottom layer.
11
Top layer: Melt together chocolate squares and 2 Tablespoons butter.
12
Let cool until barely warm but still liquid.
13
Spread over middle layer.
14
(The middle layer may melt a bit, but that is okay.
15
).
16
Chill and store in fridge.

1256

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup unsalted butter (European-style cultured if possible), ¼ cup sugar, 5 tablespoons cocoa, 1 egg, beaten, and more.

Yes, 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.

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