Nanaimo Bars: The Indulgent No-Bake Treat You’ll Love
Nanaimo Bars are a delicious no-bake dessert filled with layers of chocolate, custard, and graham cracker.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 16 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Canadian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons custard powder
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, cocoa powder, sugar, melted butter, and shredded coconut. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 8-inch square pan.
- In another bowl, beat together powdered sugar, custard powder, and softened butter. Spread this mixture over the first layer in the pan.
- In a small saucepan, melt together the chocolate and butter over low heat. Once melted, pour the chocolate over the custard layer and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing into squares and serving.
Notes
- Chill the bars for longer for a firmer texture.
- Experiment with different types of chocolate for the top layer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Nanaimo Bars, no-bake dessert, chocolate treat, custard dessert