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Nanaimo Bars
Rich and fudgy Nanaimo bars are the perfect no-bake dessert. A chocolate, graham cracker, almond, and coconut base layer is topped with a creamy custard filling and chocolate ganache. You’ll be hooked on this classic Canadian treat!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 251 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 3/4 cup Graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Custard Layer:
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 3 Tablespoons custard powder such as Birds. May substitute instant vanilla pudding
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Chocolate Layer:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate
- 3 Tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in brown sugar and cocoa powder and stir well for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Add 1 egg and stir well.
- Return mixture to stove and cook for 1-2 minutes until mixture starts to thicken. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Stir in graham cracker crumbs, flaked coconut, and sliced almonds.
- Press mixture into a greased 8 by 8-inch or 9 by 9-inch baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, heavy cream, and custard powder until light and fluffy --about 3-4 minutes. Add powdered sugar and mix for 1 minute longer.
- Spread custard filling over chilled graham cracker layer. Cover with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for 30 minutes to chill or in the freezer for 15 minutes.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, place butter in the microwave and cook for 30 seconds or until melted. Stir in semi-sweet chocolate chips and keep stirring until glossy and smooth. Spread chocolate into an even layer over custard layer.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator for 15 minutes until chocolate has set. Cut into squares. Best served chilled.
- *Recipe adapted from Joy of Baking
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Nutrition Information
Calories
251kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
133mg
(6%)
Potassium
117mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
346IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
0.03mg
(0%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 251
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 251kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 133mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 346IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.