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Nanaimo Bars I
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schedulePrep 0 min
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speedmedium
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Ingredients
Scale
Bottom layer
- ½ cup unsalted butter (European style cultured)
- ¼ cup white granulated sugar
- 5 tbsp cocoa
- 1 egg beaten
- 1¼ cups graham wafer crumbs
- ½ cups finely-chopped almonds
- 1 cup coconut
Middle layer
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp and 2 tsp cream
- 2 tbsp vanilla custard powder
- 2 cups icing sugar
Top layer
- 4 squares (4 oz) semi-sweet chocolate
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Directions
Bottom layer
- Melt first 3 ingredients in top of double boiler.
- Add egg and stir to cook and thicken.
- Remove from heat. Stir in crumbs, coconut, and nuts.
- Press firmly into an ungreased 8 x 8-inch cake pan.
Middle layer
- Cream butter, cream, custard powder, and icing sugar together well. Beat until light.
- Spread over bottom layer.
Top layer
- Melt chocolate and butter over low heat. Cool.
- Once cool, but still liquid, pour over second layer and chill in refrigerator.
- Once set, cut into squares and serve. Enjoy.