Nanaimo Bars

Since these squares were such a hit. I thought I would post the recipe that my son used. It is from the City of Nanaimo's website and you may visit and search for the recipe there however I have shared it. It is a very straight forward, done in three easy parts recipe. My son has made these again but with a mocha filling. I was able to taste test the filling and it was luscious!     

Nanaimo Bars

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Bottom Layer:

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1/4 cup sugar

5 tablespoon cocoa 

1 beaten egg

1 3/4 cups graham wafer crumbs

1/2 cup finely chopped almonds

1 cup coconut

Melt the first 3 ingredients in top of double boiler. Add an egg and stir to cook and thicken. Remove from heat. Stir in crumbs, coconut, and nuts. Press firmly into an ungreased 8" x 8" pan. 

Second Layer:

1/2 cup unsalted butter

2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons cream

2 tablespoons vanilla custard powder

2 cups icing sugar

Cream the butter, cream, custard powder, and icing sugar together well. Beat until light. Spread over bottom layer. 

Third Layer:

4 squares semi sweet chocolate (1 oz each) 

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Melt chocolate and butter over low heat. Cool. Once cool, but still liquid, pour over second layer and chill in the refrigerator.   

Hope everyone had a nice weekend! - JD