Nanaimo Bars - building a better version. Try this revamped version of the classic Canadian treat with a more substantial base layer and an improved filling.
Course
Cookies/Dessert
Cuisine
Canadian Inspired
Prep Time25minutes
Cook Time5minutes
Total Time30minutes
Servings36cookie squares
Calories187kcal
AuthorBarry C. Parsons
Ingredients
Bottom Layer
3/4cupbutter
1/3 cupsugar
8tbspcocoa
2eggsbeaten
2 1/4cupsgraham crumbs
3/4cupfine or medium unsweetened coconut
1/2cupchopped walnuts toasted
Middle Layer (filling)
2 1/4cupsicing sugar
1/2cupcustard powder
2/3cupbutterat room temperature
1tspvanilla paste or extract
2tbspwhipping cream
Top Layer (chocolate)
1cupchocolate chips
2tbspbutter
Instructions
To prepare the Base Layer
Melt together the butter, sugar and cocoa over low heat.
Add the eggs continue to cook, stirring constantly to fully cook the egg to a soft scrambled texture.
Add the graham crumbs, coconut and walnuts.
Mix together until well combined then, press into the bottom of a parchment paper lined 9x9 inch baking pan.
To prepare Filling
With an electric mixer, beat together the butter, custard powder and icing sugar until it starts to come together.
Add the vanilla paste and whipping cream and beat well until smooth.
This frosting should be very stiff but spreadable. ( Much thicker than you would use to frost a cake for example) If you think it's too thick, you may add a few drops of whipping at a time to bring it to the right consistency.
Spread evenly over the bottom layer. Chill in the fridge for a couple of hours before adding the chocolate topping.
To prepare the Chocolate Topping
Melt together the chocolate chips and butter over low heat, just until the chocolate is melted, don't over heat it.
Spread quickly over the chilled frosted layer. Return to the fridge until the chocolate sets.
Cut into squares or bars. These freeze very well.
The nutritional information provided is automatically calculated by third party software and is meant as a guideline only. Exact accuracy is not guaranteed. For recipes where all ingredients may not be used entirely, such as those with coatings on meats, or with sauces or dressings for example, calorie & nutritional values per serving will likely be somewhat lower than indicated.