Nanaimo Bars
Servings: 36 bars
Calories: 289.96cal
Nanaimo Bars are a classic Canadian no-bake bar cookie, made with a chocolate coconut base, creamy custard filling and chocolate ganache.
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Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 2 beaten eggs
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup finely chopped almonds
- 2 cups shredded coconut
Filling
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup Bird's custard powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered icing sugar
Ganache
- 200 grams dark chocolate (about 1.5 cups chopped)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
Crust
- In a large, deep pan, melt butter, sugar and cocoa together over medium heat, whisking often.
- Remove from the heat and slowly whisk in eggs, beating constantly.
- With a spatula, stir in graham crumbs, almonds and coconut.
- Press firmly into a parchment-lined 9x13" pan -- lining is optional but will make getting the bars out much easier!
Filling
- In a large bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
- Add in cream, custard powder and vanilla and beat until smooth.
- Gradually add in powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Spread filling evenly over crust and pop in the freezer while you make your ganache.
Ganache
- In a small pot, melt chocolate and cream together on low heat, stirring frequently. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Remove bars from freezer and pour ganache evenly over bars, spreading into a thin even layer.
- Place bars in the refrigerator to set completely before slicing, at least 4 hours.
Nutrition
Calories: 289.96cal | Carbohydrates: 29.17g | Protein: 2.34g | Fat: 19.18g | Saturated Fat: 11.3g | Cholesterol: 46.18mg | Sodium: 53.78mg | Potassium: 117.12mg | Fiber: 1.75g | Sugar: 23.34g | Vitamin A: 427.7IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 27.3mg | Iron: 1.28mg