Easy Nanaimo Bars without Custard Powder
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Easy Nanaimo Bars without Custard Powder
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An easy recipe for the Canadian dessert classic Nanaimo bars. The ultimate no bake treat with chocolate biscuit base, creamy frosting filling and silky chocolate top.
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Ingredients
Ingredients for Biscuit Base
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoon cocoa powder
- ¼ cup caster sugar or superfine granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 cups crushed Lotus Biscoff biscuits
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut or dessicated coconut
- ⅓ cup ground almonds
Ingredients for Cream Filling
- 1¾ cup powdered icing sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- ¼ cup heavy cream or double cream
- 3 tablespoon powdered Dream Whip or other powdered milk, pudding or custard
Ingredients for Chocolate Top
- 5 oz dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 3 tablespoon unsalted butter
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Instructions
- Start by lining an 8" or 9" square baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside while preparing the base.
Instructions for Biscuit Base
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter with the sugar and cocoa powder over a medium heat until smooth.
- Then, add the egg while whisking continuously. After about 2 minutes, this should be a smooth thickened chocolate mixture.
- Remove from the heat and add the crushed biscuits, coconut and almonds. Stir thoroughly and spoon into the prepared baking dish. Press into an even base layer and chill for 10 minutes while preparing the cream layer.
Instructions for Cream Filling
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter, cream and Dream Whip powder until well combined.
- Sift in the powdered icing sugar and beat until soft creamy and smooth.
- Spread the cream filling evenly onto the chilled base and place back in the refrigerator for another 10 minutes while preparing the chocolate top.
Instructions for Chocolate Top
- Place the chocolate and butter into a heatproof bowl, fitted on top of a small saucepan of simmering water (double boiler). Ensure the water does not touch the bottom of the bowl.
- Melt, stirring until smooth and then pour over the chilled cream layer, spreading evenly. Return to the refrigerator again for 2 hours until set.
- Once set, slice into squares and serve.
Notes
- You can also make the chocolate top layer using the microwave. Simply place the chocolate and butter together in a microwave safe bowl and heat in 10 second increments, stirring each time until smooth.
- Further notes, substitutions and process images available in blog post.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
431kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
49.7g
(17%)
Protein
2.3g
(5%)
Fat
26.4g
(41%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
119mg
(5%)
Potassium
81mg
(2%)
Fiber
1.2g
(5%)
Sugar
41.7g
(83%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16squares
Amount Per Serving
Calories 431 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 431kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 49.7g | 17% |
| Protein | 2.3g | 5% |
| Fat | 26.4g | 41% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 119mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 81mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 5% |
| Sugar | 41.7g | 83% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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