Nanaimo Bars

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Nanaimo Bars, a classic Canadian treat that combines a chocolatey base, creamy custard filling, and a luscious chocolate topping. This vegetarian dessert is perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings while being mindful of common allergens like dairy, nuts, eggs, and gluten.

These bars are versatile enough to serve at parties, potlucks, or as a special treat at home. With a delightful balance of textures and flavors, they are sure to impress.

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Overview

Nanaimo Bars are a decadent, no-bake dessert originating from Canada. These bars feature a layered combination of a chocolatey base, creamy custard filling, and a rich chocolate topping. Perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth, they are a delightful treat for any occasion.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Nuts, Eggs, Gluten

Cuisine

Canadian

Serving Size: 12

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 0.5 Cups butter, melted
• 0.25 Cups white sugar
• 5 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 Large egg
• 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 Cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1 Cup shredded coconut
• 0.5 Cups walnuts, ground
• 0.25 Cups butter, melted
• 2 Cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 Tablespoons vanilla custard powder
• 3 Tablespoons milk
• 4 Ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 Tablespoon butter, melted

Steps

1. In a heavy saucepan or double boiler, mix 0.5 cups of butter, white sugar, cocoa powder, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir over low heat until the mixture reaches a custard-like consistency.
2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, shredded coconut, and ground walnuts. Add this mixture to the melted chocolate mixture and mix well. Pack into a buttered 9-inch square cake pan.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together 0.25 cups of butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla custard powder, and milk. Beat until creamy and spread over the chocolate base.
4. Refrigerate until the custard layer is hardened.
5. Melt the semisweet chocolate with 1 tablespoon of butter. Drizzle over the custard icing. Refrigerate until completely hard.
6. Once set, cut into square bars and serve.

Enjoy your delicious Nanaimo Bars!