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Nanaimo Bars Recipe

A classic Canadian dessert with layers of chocolate, custard, and coconut-graham crust.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Canadian
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Crust

  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 5 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs

Custard Layer

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoon vanilla custard powder
  • 3 tablespoon milk

Chocolate Topping

  • 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate chopped
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until smooth. Remove from heat and mix in coconut and graham cracker crumbs. Press mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 8x8 inch baking pan.
  2. 2. For the custard layer, cream together the butter, powdered sugar, custard powder, and milk until light and fluffy. Spread over the crust layer and refrigerate until firm.
  3. 3. For the chocolate topping, melt the chocolate and butter together in a saucepan over low heat. Once melted and smooth, spread over the chilled custard layer. Refrigerate until the chocolate is set.
  4. 4. Cut into bars and serve.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

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Nanaimo Bars
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