Nanaimo Bars
A Canadian classic! The nutty coconut base pairs so wonderfully with the sweet custard layer…. and the chocolate on top just seals the deal.
Nanaimo Bars
Servings: 16 bars
Ingredients
Coconut Graham Base
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup butter
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- ½ cup walnuts chopped
Custard Layer
- 3 tbsp custard powder
- ¼ cup milk
- ⅓ cup butter melted
- 2 ½ cups icing sugar
Chocolate Top
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
Coconut Graham Base
- Heat oven to 350F.
- In a large bowl, microwave ¼ cup chocolate chips with ½ butter for 2 minutes. Stir until well combined.
- Add egg and vanilla to melted chocolate. Stir in graham cracker crumbs, flaked coconut and chopped walnuts.
- Press mixture into 9" square baking pan. Bake for 8 minutes and then allow to cool completely.
Custard Layer
- In a medium bowl, whisk custard powder and milk. Add ¼ cup of melted butter, continue whisking until combined.
- ½ cup at a time, slowly add in icing sugar.
- Spread custard evenly over cooled base layer. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, until custard is set.
Chocolate Top
- In a small bowl, microwave ½ cup of chocolate chips with 1 tbsp of butter. Stir until well combined.
- Spread chocolate evenly over custard layer. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, until chocolate is hardened.
- Cut into bars. Enjoy 🙂
