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Classic Nanaimo Bars
30 mintime
Easydifficulty
16Servings
—Rating
Nutrition facts
350 kcalCalories
3 gProtein
35 gCarbs
22 gFat

Per serving · Approximate values estimated by AI

DessertsNo-Bake

Classic Nanaimo Bars

Traditional dish · Canadian

The quintessential no-bake Canadian dessert bar, featuring a rich chocolate crumb base, creamy custard-flavored buttercream filling, and a smooth chocolate ganache topping.

Ingredients

Servings16
  • Butter1/2 cup
  • Granulated sugar1 cup
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder3 tablespoons
  • Eggs, lightly beaten2
  • Vanilla extract1 teaspoon
  • Graham cracker crumbs2 cups
  • Shredded coconut1/2 cup
  • Chopped walnuts or pecans1/2 cup
  • Butter, softened1/2 cup
  • Custard powder2 tablespoons
  • Milk2-3 tablespoons
  • Semi-sweet chocolate chips4 ounces
  • Unsweetened baking chocolate1 ounce
  • Butter2 tablespoons

Steps

  1. 1

    For the base: Melt 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan. Stir in sugar, cocoa powder, and eggs. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens (about 5 minutes). Do not boil.

  2. 2

    Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract, graham cracker crumbs, coconut, and nuts. Press mixture evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 8x8 inch pan.

  3. 3

    For the filling: Cream together 1/2 cup softened butter, custard powder, and 2-3 tablespoons of milk until smooth. Spread evenly over the base.

  4. 4

    For the topping: Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips, baking chocolate, and 2 tablespoons of butter together over low heat, stirring until smooth.

  5. 5

    Pour the chocolate mixture over the filling and spread evenly. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until firm. Cut into bars.

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