Nanaimo Bars
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This Nanaimo bar recipe has layers of coconut-graham crust, vanilla custard, and chocolate ganache. Make this no bake dessert tonight!
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Ingredients
Base Layer
- 8 tbsp butter softened
- 5 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/4 cups Graham cracker crumbs (See Note 1)
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 3/4 cup slivered almonds
Filling
- 8 tbsp butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 tbsp custard powder (See Note 2)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Topping
- 8 oz bittersweet chocolate
- 4 tbsp butter softened
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Instructions
- Line a 8x8" baking pan with parchment paper with some hanging off edges to lift out easily.
Base Layer
- Melt 8 tablespoons of butter. In a food processor combine graham cracker crumbs, coconut, almonds, melted butter, cocoa and sugar. Pulse several times until mixture is ground and well mixed.
- Spoon into prepared 8"x8" baking pan and press crumb mixture evenly into bottom using rubber spatula or hands. Set aside.
Filling
- Using a hand mixer, beat 8 tablespoons of softened butter, powdered sugar, cream, custard powder and vanilla in a bowl on medium speed until smooth. Spread evenly over chocolate crumb layer. Set aside.
Chocolate Topping
- Melt remaining 4 tablespoons of butter and chocolate in saucepan over medium heat. Stir to blend and let cool for a minute.
- Spread evenly over vanilla layer. Chill until chocolate is firm and dessert is set, at least 4 hours. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- 4 crackers make up 1 sheet. 5 1/2 sheets ground make 1 cup. For this recipe we will need 6 sheets ground total.
- Bird's Custard Powder is traditionally used in the filling. Substitutes include: 2 tbsp powdered vanilla pudding OR a quarter cup of powdered milk. Bird's Custard Powder is available online.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
682kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
61g
(20%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
48g
(74%)
Saturated Fat
29g
(145%)
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
312mg
(13%)
Potassium
339mg
(10%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
45g
(90%)
Vitamin A
819IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 682 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 682kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 48g | 74% |
| Saturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 312mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 339mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 45g | 90% |
| Vitamin A | 819IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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