Happy Friday everyone! I’d thought I’d start the weekend off right with a sinfully delicious recipe I’ve been dying to share…. Have you ever heard of a Nanaimo Bar? Chances aren’t that likely unless you are from Canada – these yummy bars originated in the city of Nanaimo, British Columbia in the 1950’s and have long been a favorite. It is a confection of chocolate, coconut, butter, sugar and is often found for sale at coffee shops throughout Canada. I’ve lived in Texas for over 5 years now and I’ve yet to see any sold here!
It’s been years since I’ve had one and since I’ve been having a craving for while, I thought I’d share this fab recipe. They are super easy to make and I promise they will be devoured in no time!
Yummmm!
Here’s what you’ll need:
Nanaimo Bars
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons custard powder or vanilla instant pudding mix
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 (1 ounce) squares semisweet baking chocolate
- 1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened baking chocolate
- 2 teaspoons butter
- In a double boiler, melt 1/2 cup butter, white sugar and cocoa powder. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Beat in the slightly beaten egg, stirring until thick, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in the graham cracker crumbs, coconut. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 8×8 inch pan.
- For the middle layer, cream together 1/2 cup butter, heavy cream and custard powder until light and fluffy. Mix in the powdered sugar until smooth. Spread over the bottom layer in the pan. Chill to set.
- While the second layer is chilling, melt the semisweet chocolate and 2 teaspoons butter together in the microwave or over low heat. Spread over the chilled bars. Put it back in the fridge, and let the chocolate set before cutting into squares.
