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Nanaimo Bars

Prep Time

30 min

Servings

24

Cook Time

0 min

BarsMedium

Nanaimo Bars

No-bake Canadian classic with chocolate coconut base, custard center, and chocolate top.

1Ingredients

Adjust Servings
24
  • For base: 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup sugar, 5 tbsp cocoa, 1 egg, 2 cups graham crumbs, 1 cup coconut, 1/2 cup walnuts
  • For middle: 1/4 cup butter, 3 tbsp custard powder, 2 cups powdered sugar, 3 tbsp cream
  • For top: 4 oz semisweet chocolate, 2 tbsp butter

2Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt base butter with sugar and cocoa; add egg.

  2. 2

    Stir in crumbs, coconut, walnuts; press into pan.

  3. 3

    Beat middle layer ingredients; spread over base.

  4. 4

    Melt chocolate and butter; spread on top.

  5. 5

    Refrigerate until set.

Baker's Tips

  • •Named after Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • •Must be stored in the refrigerator