White Chocolate Cranberry Nanaimo Bars
60% authentic · Canadian Fusion
A festive twist on the traditional Nanaimo Bar, incorporating tart dried cranberries and a creamy white chocolate ganache for a delightful flavor contrast.
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Ingredients
- Butter1/2 cup
- Graham cracker crumbs1.5 cups
- Shredded coconut1/2 cup
- Dried cranberries1/2 cup
- Butter, softened1/2 cup
- Powdered sugar1 cup
- Milk2 tablespoons
- Vanilla extract1 teaspoon
- White chocolate chips6 ounces
- Butter2 tablespoons
Steps
- 1
For the base: Melt 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan. Stir in graham cracker crumbs, coconut, and dried cranberries. Press mixture evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 8x8 inch pan.
- 2
For the filling: Cream together 1/2 cup softened butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread evenly over the base.
- 3
For the topping: Melt white chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons of butter together over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- 4
Pour the white chocolate mixture over the filling and spread evenly. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until firm. Cut into bars.
