RCI-BR.005.0430.001
Nanaimo Bar
are a layered chocolate and custard desert named after the mining town, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada.
Prep25 min
Cook10 min
Total35 min
Servings4
Difficultyadvanced
Ingredients
- unsalted butter (European style cultured)½ Cup
- ¼ Cup
- 5 Tbsp
- 1 unit
- Graham wafer crumbs1 ¼ Cups
- ½ Cups
- 1 Cup
- ½ Cup
- and 2 Tsp. cream2 Tbsp
- vanilla custard powder2 Tbsp
- 2 Cups
- squares semi-sweet chocolate (1 Oz. each)4 unit
- 2 Tbsp
Method
1
In a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, melt butter with sugar and cocoa together, stirring until smooth and combined. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
5 minutes
2
Whisk the beaten egg into the warm cocoa mixture quickly and return briefly to the heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat immediately.
2 minutes
3
Stir graham cracker crumbs, shredded coconut, and chopped almonds into the cocoa mixture until fully combined to form a dense, crumbly base.
3 minutes
4
Press the base mixture firmly and evenly into a parchment-lined 8x8 inch square baking pan. Refrigerate until firm.
30 minutes
5
Beat softened butter with icing sugar until light and fluffy, then mix in custard powder and a small amount of cream or milk to create a smooth, spreadable custard-flavored filling.
5 minutes
6
Spread the custard filling evenly over the chilled base layer and return the pan to the refrigerator until the filling is firm.
30 minutes
7
Melt dark chocolate with a small knob of butter over a double boiler or in short microwave bursts, stirring until glossy and smooth. Allow to cool slightly so it does not melt the custard layer.
5 minutes
8
Pour and spread the melted chocolate evenly over the custard layer, then refrigerate until the chocolate is fully set before cutting into bars with a sharp knife.
60 minutes