Bars

Nanaimo Bars

Name: Nanaimo Bars
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 16 bars
Ingredients: ¼ cup chocolate chips; ½ cup butter; 1 egg; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1 cup flaked coconut; ½ cup walnuts chopped; 3 tbsp custard powder; ¼ cup milk; ⅓ cup butter melted; 2 ½ cups icing sugar; ½ cup chocolate chips; 1 tbsp butter

A Canadian classic! The nutty coconut base pairs so wonderfully with the sweet custard layer.... and the chocolate on top just seals the deal.

Prep45 min

Cook10 min

Total55 min

Yield16 bars

Method

Coconut Graham Base

Heat oven to 350F.
In a large bowl, microwave ¼ cup chocolate chips with ½ butter for 2 minutes. Stir until well combined.
Add egg and vanilla to melted chocolate. Stir in graham cracker crumbs, flaked coconut and chopped walnuts.
Press mixture into 9" square baking pan. Bake for 8 minutes and then allow to cool completely.

Custard Layer

In a medium bowl, whisk custard powder and milk. Add ¼ cup of melted butter, continue whisking until combined.
½ cup at a time, slowly add in icing sugar.
Spread custard evenly over cooled base layer. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, until custard is set.

Chocolate Top

In a small bowl, microwave ½ cup of chocolate chips with 1 tbsp of butter. Stir until well combined.
Spread chocolate evenly over custard layer. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, until chocolate is hardened.
Cut into bars. Enjoy :)

A Canadian classic! The nutty coconut base pairs so wonderfully with the sweet custard layer…. and the chocolate on top just seals the deal.