
By Victoria McCrave
Nanaimo Bars
10 steps
Prep:30minCook:30min
Family favorite - Canadian dessert with chocolate, custard, coconut and graham crackers.
How to Store Nanaimo Bars
Store the Nanaimo bars in the refrigerator for up to four days. Since they are served chilled, these bars make a great make-ahead dessert.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:48:43 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
61
Moderate
Glycemic Load
23
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories316.2 kcal (16%)
Total Fat19.1 g (27%)
Carbs37.5 g (14%)
Sugars27.1 g (30%)
Protein3 g (6%)
Sodium91.7 mg (5%)
Fiber2.1 g (8%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
16 servings
Base

500 mLgraham wafer crumbs

1 cupcoconut

125mlwalnuts
chopped

½ cupbutter

⅓ cupsugar

⅓ cupcocoa

½ tspvanilla

1egg
beaten
Icing
Instructions
Base
Step 1
Mix wafer crumbs, walnuts and coconut together. Set aside.



Step 2
In the top ot a double boil over hot water, place butter, sugar, cocoa, vanilla and stir mixture until butter has melted and is the consistency of custard.




Step 3
Remove from heat.
Step 4
Add crumb mixture to the cocoa mixture.
Step 5
(6) Blend well, pack into unbuttered 22x22cm. (9x9-inch) pan.
Icing
Step 6
Combine custard powder with milk.


Step 7
(2) Add butter.

Step 8
Mix in icing sugar.

Step 9
Spread over base, allow to cool for 1/2 hour.
Step 10
(5) Melt chocolate with 30mL of butter and spread evenly on top


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