Sunshine Coast-Style Nanaimo Bars Recipe

Name: Sunshine Coast-Style Nanaimo Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Bottom Layer:; 1/2 cup butter; 1/4 cup white sugar; 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 egg; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1 cup shredded coconut; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; Middle Layer:; 1/3 cup butter at room temperature; 3 tablespoons custard powder (such as Bird's(R) Custard Powder); 1/4 cup milk; 3 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup blackberries; Top Layer:; 12 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate; 2 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

Bottom Layer:
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup white sugar
5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Middle Layer:
1/3 cup butter at room temperature
3 tablespoons custard powder (such as Bird's(R) Custard Powder)
1/4 cup milk
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup blackberries
Top Layer:
12 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
2 tablespoons butter

1
Melt 1/2 cup of butter in a saucepan over low heat, and stir in the sugar and cocoa powder until the mixture is smooth. Whisk in egg and vanilla extract, remove from heat, and stir in the graham cracker crumbs, coconut, and walnuts until well combined. Press the mixture into a 9x9-inch square pan, and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.
2
Place 1/3 cup of room temperature butter into a mixing bowl, and stir custard powder and milk into the butter to make a smooth, creamy mixture. Stir in confectioners' sugar, about 1 cup at a time, until the mixture is very smooth, with no lumps. Lightly stir in the blackberries. Spread the filling on the chilled crust in an even layer, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set up.
3
Melt chocolate and 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over very low heat, stirring until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat, and pour over the filling layer, spreading the topping over the filling to cover completely. Return to refrigerator, and allow to set until firm, at least 30 minutes. To cut, dip a very sharp knife into boiling water, and cut into squares with the hot knife.

2994

kcal

Calories

161

Fat

359

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Bottom Layer:, 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup white sugar, 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, and more.

Yes, Sunshine Coast-Style 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.

Sunshine Coast-Style Nanaimo Bars

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