The Best Nanaimo Bars Recipe

Name: The Best Nanaimo Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE BASE:; 2 ounces, weight Semi-sweet Chocolate; 1/2 cups Butter, Softened; 2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar; 1 teaspoon Vanilla; 4 Tablespoons Pasteurized Egg Whites; 2 cups Graham Wafer Crumbs; 1 cup Unsweetened Coconut; FOR THE FILLING:; 4 Tablespoons Custard Powder; 6 Tablespoons Milk; 1/2 cups Butter, Softened; 4 cups Powdered Sugar; 3 teaspoons Vanilla; FOR THE GLAZE:; 4 ounces, weight Semi-sweet Chocolate; 4 Tablespoons Butter

Servings: persons

FOR THE BASE:
2 ounces, weight Semi-sweet Chocolate
1/2 cups Butter, Softened
2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla
4 Tablespoons Pasteurized Egg Whites
2 cups Graham Wafer Crumbs
1 cup Unsweetened Coconut
FOR THE FILLING:
4 Tablespoons Custard Powder
6 Tablespoons Milk
1/2 cups Butter, Softened
4 cups Powdered Sugar
3 teaspoons Vanilla
FOR THE GLAZE:
4 ounces, weight Semi-sweet Chocolate
4 Tablespoons Butter

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For the base:
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Place the chocolate in a medium-sized microwave safe bowl and microwave for 2-3 minutes at 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds, until the chocolate is almost melted. Continue to stir until it is completely melted. Add the butter, granulated sugar, vanilla, egg whites, graham wafer crumbs and unsweetened coconut and mix well. Press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan and chill for 20 minutes.
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For the filling:
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In another large bowl, whisk together the custard powder and milk. Mix in the butter as well as you can. It will look a bit lumpy, but that's okay. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Spread the filling evenly over the chilled base. Chill for another 15-20 minutes.
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For the glaze:
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In a microwave safe bowl, place the semi-sweet chocolate and butter and heat at 50% power for 2-3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until the chocolate is almost melted. Continue stirring until it is completely melted. Spread evenly over the chilled custard layer. Chill for several hours or overnight.
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Cut into bars and store covered in the refrigerator for a week, or remove from the pan and freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. I actually prefer these just slightly thawed straight from the freezer!

1478

kcal

Calories

Fat

158

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE BASE:, 2 ounces, weight Semi-sweet Chocolate, 1/2 cups Butter, Softened, 2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar, and more.

Yes, The Best 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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