Made with AI
Canadian Nanaimo Bars
Ingredients
- unsalted butter1/2 cup
- sugar1/4 cup
- cocoa powder5 tablespoons
- egg1 piece
- vanilla extract1 teaspoon
- graham cracker crumbs2 cups
- shredded coconut1 cup
- chopped walnuts1/2 cup
- powdered sugar2 cups
- unsalted butter1/2 cup
- vanilla custard powder2 tablespoons
- milk3 tablespoons
- semi-sweet chocolate4 ounces
- unsalted butter2 tablespoons
Instructions
- 1
In a saucepan over low heat, melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter. Stir in 1/4 cup sugar and 5 tablespoons cocoa powder until smooth.
- 2
Remove from heat and quickly whisk in 1 beaten egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
- 3
Stir in 2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1 cup shredded coconut, and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts until evenly mixed.
- 4
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of an ungreased 9x9 inch pan.
- 5
In a medium bowl, cream together 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons vanilla custard powder, and 3 tablespoons milk until light and fluffy.
- 6
Spread the custard mixture evenly over the base layer in the pan.
- 7
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter together, stirring until smooth.
- 8
Spread the melted chocolate mixture over the custard layer.
- 9
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
- 10
Cut into bars and serve.
