Nanaimo Bars

These Nanaimo bars have three layers of coconut-graham crust, thick custard, and silky chocolate. A delicious no-bake bar worth the effort to make!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 311 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons custard powder
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet baking chocolate
• 1 cup butter, softened, divided
• 0.25 cup white sugar
• 0.5 cup finely chopped almonds
• 1.75 cups graham cracker crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In the top of a double boiler, combine 1/2 cup softened butter, cocoa powder, and sugar. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Beat in egg and stir until thick, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 2

Remove from the heat and mix in graham cracker crumbs, coconut, and almonds. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 8x8-inch pan.

Step 3

While the second layer is chilling, melt semisweet chocolate and 2 teaspoons butter together in the microwave or over low heat.

Step 4

Spread melted chocolate mixture over chilled bars. Let the chocolate set before cutting into squares.

Step 5

For the middle layer, beat remaining 1/2 cup softened butter, heavy cream, and custard powder until light and fluffy. Mix in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over the bottom layer in the pan. Chill to set.