Description
Nanaimo bars are a no-bake dessert with a layered structure, featuring a crumb base, custard filling, and chocolate topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 cups vanilla custard powder
- 1/4 cup milk
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, cocoa powder, shredded coconut, softened butter, and powdered sugar.
- Add the beaten egg and mix until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 8×8 inch pan.
- In another bowl, mix custard powder and milk until smooth.
- Spread the custard over the graham cracker base.
- Melt chocolate and butter in a double boiler or microwave.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the custard layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a firmer bar, let it chill longer.
- Feel free to substitute dairy-free butter and chocolate for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: nanaimo bars, no-bake dessert, Canadian dessert