Nanaimo Bars
A chocolate coconut crust is topped with a layer of rich vanilla custard then finished off with a smooth chocolate ganache in this favorite Canadian treat.
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans optional
For the custard layer
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons custard powder or instant vanilla pudding powder
- 2 cups powdered sugar
For the topping
- 5 ounces semi sweet baking chocolate chopped
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a double boiler, combine 1/2 cup butter, granulated sugar and cocoa powder, stirring until melted and smooth. Beat in the egg, stirring until thick, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in graham cracker crumbs, coconut and nuts (if using). Press into the bottom of lightly greased 8-inch square pan.
- For the custard layer, beat 1/2 cup butter, cream and custard powder with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Mix in powdered sugar. Spread over the crust. Refrigerate until set.
- Meanwhile, melt the baking chocolate and oil in the microwave at 50 percent power until smooth. Spread over the chilled bars. Allow chocolate to set before cutting into squares.