Description
Nanaimo bars are a delicious no-bake dessert originating from Canada. They consist of three layers: a crumbly base, a creamy custard middle, and a smooth chocolate topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup custard powder
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add cocoa powder, graham cracker crumbs, and shredded coconut. Mix well.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 8×8 inch pan.
- In another bowl, mix custard powder with powdered sugar and softened butter. Spread this over the base layer.
- Melt dark chocolate and additional butter together and pour over the custard layer.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Ensure the layers are set before cutting.
- Store in the refrigerator for best results.
- Can be frozen for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: nanaimo bars, no-bake dessert, Canadian dessert