The Ultimate Nanaimo Bar

Name: The Ultimate Nanaimo Bar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Cuisine: American, Canadian
Ingredients: ½ cup (125 mL) unsalted butter (preferably European-style cultured butter); 5 Tbsp (75 mL) cocoa powder; ¼ cup (50 mL) granulated sugar; 1 egg, beaten; 1 ¾ cups (425 mL) graham wafer crumbs; 1 cup (250 mL) shredded coconut; ½ cup (125 mL) almonds, finely chopped; ½ cup (125 mL) unsalted butter, softened; 2 tbsp + 2 tsp (40 mL) whipping or heavy cream; 2 Tbsp (30 mL) vanilla custard powder; 2 cups (500 mL) icing sugar; 4 oz (115 g) semi-sweet chocolate; 2 Tbsp (30 mL) unsalted butter

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:1h 30min

This iconic Canadian dessert recipe comes straight from the heart of Nanaimo, B.C. – from the annals of the one-and-only Nanaimo Museum! Courtesy of Joyce Hardcastle, Nanaimo, B.C.You might also like these Tasty Nanaimo Bar RecipesScroll down to watch how to make this recipe.

Updated at: Sat, 25 Oct 2025 05:50:00 GMT