Nanaimo Bars
Nanaimo bars are one of those desserts no one can resist! A chocolatey nutty base topped with a sweet buttery custard layer and more chocolate.
Foto: Spend With PenniesIngredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)
- ⅔ cup melted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (plus 2 tablespoons)
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons custard powder
- 3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 5 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (about ¾ cup)
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Steps
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9 pan with foil.
In a medium bowl mix all of the ingredients in the bottom layer until well combined. Press into the prepared pan and bake for 11 minutes. Cool completely.
Combine custard powder, milk & vanilla. Add butter and mix until combined. Beat in powdered sugar and mix until well combined and fluffy. Spread over the bottom layer and refrigerate.
Microwave chocolate and oil on 40% power about 45 seconds. Stir and continue to microwave at 15-second increments until smooth & melted. Spread over custard layer and refrigerate for about 5 minutes. Remove from fridge and score lines for cutting.
Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight and cut into bars.
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