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Nanaimo Bars
Nanaimo bars are a nutty, decadent dessert made with a graham cracker, coconut, and almond crust. Topped with buttery custard and melted chocolate, this creamy treat is the perfect sweet tooth fix.
Prep Time
30 mins
Chill
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 9 bars
Calories: 644 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Crust
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 6 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup almonds finely chopped
Filling
- 3 Tablespoon vanilla pudding powder or Bird’s custard powder, for a more traditional filling
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2-3 Tablespoon heavy whipping cream
Top Layer
- 5 ounces semi sweet chocolate chips
- 2 Tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Line a 9x9 pan with parchment and set it aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix the butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt together until fully combined. Add the egg and mix thoroughly. Mix in the graham cracker crumbs, shredded coconut, and almonds.
- Press the crust evenly into the prepared pan and put it in the fridge to chill for about 10-15 minutes while you prepare the custard filling.
- In the bowl of a mixer, combine the pudding powder, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and softened butter. Mix until combined, Add the heavy whipping cream a tbsp at a time until the frosting is fluffy and smooth.
- Once the base layer is nice and firm and cool to the touch, add the frosting on top and smooth evenly across it and return to the fridge.
- Put the chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals until the chocolate is melted and it all mixes together smooth. Spread the chocolate evenly over the chilled frosting layer. Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
- Remove from the pan and use a very sharp knife to cut into bars.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
644kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
69g
(23%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
87mg
(29%)
Sodium
229mg
(10%)
Potassium
281mg
(8%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
52g
(104%)
Vitamin A
795IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
64mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 644
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 644kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 229mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 281mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 52g | 104% |
| Vitamin A | 795IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.