Description
Nanaimo Bars are the perfect no-bake dessert for busy days. Quick, easy, and delicious, these bars will be your new favorite treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for custard layer)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons vanilla custard powder (or instant pudding mix)
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base Layer: In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Add cocoa powder, graham cracker crumbs, shredded coconut, and nuts if using. Mix well until everything is combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 8×8 inch pan.
- Create the Custard Layer: In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Add the custard powder and milk, mixing until smooth. Spread this custard layer over the base layer in the pan.
- Make the Chocolate Topping: Melt the chocolate and butter together in a double boiler (or in the microwave in 30-second bursts). Once melted, pour this over the custard layer and spread evenly.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 240 minutes or until set. When ready, cut the bars into squares. Serve them chilled, and enjoy every bite!
Notes
If you’re concerned about coconut or nuts, feel free to leave them out. Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can customize the chocolate topping by using dark chocolate or a mix of chocolates.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Nanaimo Bars, no-bake dessert, sweet treat