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A delicious plate of Decadent Nanaimo Bars that Will Wow Your Taste Buds

Decadent Nanaimo Bars that Will Wow Your Taste Buds

These Nanaimo Bars are a delicious no-bake treat that combines rich chocolate, creamy custard, and a crunchy base for a delightful dessert experience!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Freezing Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Canadian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 113 g unsalted butter softened
  • 40 g cocoa powder
  • 100 g sugar
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 220 g graham crumbs or digestive cookie crumbs
  • 100 g shredded coconut
  • 60 g chopped walnuts
  • 113 g unsalted butter softened
  • 30 g custard powder or vanilla pudding mix
  • 120 ml heavy cream
  • 120 g powdered sugar
  • 113 g semi-sweet chocolate or 50-60% dark chocolate, chopped
  • 15 ml oil for smooth drizzle

Equipment

  • 8x8 or 9x9 inch pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • Glass bowl
  • Microwave

Method
 

  1. Line an 8x8 or 9x9 inch pan with parchment paper or lightly greased aluminum foil, allowing some overhang.
  2. Add about 1-2 cm (1/2 - 1 inch) of water to a medium saucepan over low heat. Place a glass bowl on top.
  3. In the glass bowl, add the butter, sugar, and cocoa powder. Melt together, stirring until smooth and glossy.
  4. Once melted, add the egg while whisking constantly until mixture becomes thick and glossy.
  5. Stir in the graham crumbs, coconut, and chopped walnuts to create the base mixture.
  6. Press the base mixture into the prepared pan and freeze for 20 minutes.
  7. Beat softened butter until fluffy, then mix in custard powder and heavy cream.
  8. Slowly beat in the powdered sugar until the custard mixture is very thick.
  9. Spread the custard layer over the chilled base layer and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
  10. Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
  11. Stir in the oil with the melted chocolate and pour over the custard layer.
  12. Chill the tray in the fridge for about 30 minutes until the chocolate layer is firm.
  13. Lightly score lines where you’ll cut the bars before the chocolate hardens completely.
  14. Once fully firm, let the bars sit at room temperature for 10 minutes and then cut along the scored lines.
  15. Serve cold from the fridge or at room temperature.

Notes

These bars are best served cold and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. Enjoy the layers and consider adding a touch of sea salt on top for an extra flavor boost.