Nanaimo Bars (no bake dessert)

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Freezing Time

    45 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Servings

    18

  • Calories

    295 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    Canadian

Nanaimo Bars (no bake dessert)

These Nanaimo Bars are the richest, creamiest dessert ever. One bite and you are going to be hooked!

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Ingredients

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Bottom layer:

  • 1/2 cup butter salted
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 egg beaten, large
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (I put 13 graham crackers in the blender for about 2 minutes)
  • 1 cup coconut sweetened shredded
  • 1/2 cup pecan finely chopped

Filling:

  • 1/3 cup butter softened, salted
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 Tablespoons white chocolate instant pudding mix
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Top layer:

  • 4 ounces chocolate chips semi-sweet
  • 2 Tablespoons butter salted

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and add in brown sugar and cocoa powder. Whisk until combined. Slowly pour in beaten egg while whisking to combine. Return to medium heat and cook for 1-2 minutes or until mixture has thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Add the graham cracker crumbs, coconut, and pecans and mix until coated. Press mixture into a greased 8x8 pan. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for 20 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together butter, heavy cream, and pudding mix until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in powdered sugar and mix for about 1 minute. Spread the mixture evenly over the graham cracker base. Cover and freeze for 15 minutes.
  3. Melt chocolate chips and butter together in a glass bowl set over a pot of simmering water. Spread evenly over filling layer. Cover and freeze for 10 minutes.
  4. Cut into squares and enjoy!

Notes

  • To get 18 slices, use a sharp knife to cut bars into 9 squares (three evenly spaced cuts going horizontally and then vertically). Then cut each of those squares in half. 
  • You can also use an 11x17 pan for thinner bars. 
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 295kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 5g (25%) Trans Fat 0.4g (20%) Cholesterol 39mg (13%) Sodium 162mg (7%) Potassium 108mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 25g (50%) Vitamin A 368IU (7%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 295 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 295kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.4g 20%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 162mg 7%
Potassium 108mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 25g 50%
Vitamin A 368IU 7%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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