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nanaimo-bars

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Nanaimo Bars are a type of dessert that originated from Nanaimo, British Columbia in Canada. They are no-bake squares with a wafer crumb-based layer, topped by a layer of custard flavoured butter icing, and covered with melted chocolate. The dessert is named after the city of Nanaimo, where it was first popularized. Nanaimo Bars are considered a quintessential Canadian confection and are often served during holiday seasons and celebrations.

cocoa

graham wafer crumbs

vanilla custard powder

semi-sweet chocolate

icing sugar

butter

almonds

coconut

cream

egg

powdered sugar

Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Bottom Layer:


  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (European style cultured)

  • 1/4 cup sugar

  • 5 tbsp. cocoa

  • 1 egg beaten

  • 1 3/4 cups graham wafer crumbs

  • 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds

  • 1 cup shredded coconut


For the Middle Layer:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter

  • 2 tbsp. and 2 tsp. cream

  • 2 tbsp. vanilla custard powder

  • 2 cups icing sugar


For the Top Layer:

  • 4 oz. semi-sweet chocolate

  • 2 tbsp. unsalted butter


Instructions:

  1. 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.

  2. Cream butter, cream, custard powder, and icing sugar together well. Beat until light. Spread over bottom layer.

  3. Melt chocolate and unsalted butter over low heat. Cool. Once cool, but still liquid, pour over second layer and chill in refrigerator.