nanaimo bar

Ingredients nanaimo bar

Bottom Layer
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup granulated sugar
5 tbsp cocoa
1 egg (beaten)
1 1/4 cup Graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1 cup coconut (shredded)
Middle Layer
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 2/3 tbsp cream
2 tbsp vanilla custard podwer
2 cup icing sugar
Top Layer
4 oz semi-sweet chocolate
2 tbsp unsalted butter

how to make nanaimo bar

Melt the butter, sugar, and cocoa together in the top of a double boiler.

Once melted, add the egg(s) and stir to cook and thicken. Once thickened, remove from heat.

Stir in crumbs, coconut, and nuts, mix well.

Press mixture firmly into an ungreased 8" x 8" pan.

In a new bowl, cream together the butter, cream, custard powder, and icing sugar together well.

Beat mixture until it is a light consistency, then spread overtop of the bottom layer.

Chill with second layer for 1 hour or until custard is solid.

Melt chocolate and butter over low heat. Once the chocolate is liquefied, remove from heat.

Once cool, but still liquid, pour over second layer and chill the whole pan in refrigerator.

Once solid, cut into squares, serve and enjoy!