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Nanaimo Bars (no bake dessert)
These Nanaimo Bars are the richest, creamiest dessert ever. One bite and you are going to be hooked!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Freezing Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 18
Calories: 295 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Canadian
Ingredients
Bottom layer:
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 3 Tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 large egg beaten
- 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 sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup Finely chopped pecans
Filling:
- 1/3 cup salted butter softened
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 Tablespoons white chocolate instant pudding mix
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Top layer:
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 Tablespoons salted butter
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Cut into squares and enjoy!
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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
Calories
295kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
39mg
(13%)
Sodium
162mg
(7%)
Potassium
108mg
(3%)
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
% 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.