Nanaimo Bars III Recipe
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Nanaimo Bars III

By: MARTHA J PAUL  
"Because it's three layers, this sounds hard but it's worth it. My son is famous for making and taking these in to work. I've heard other names but here in the Northwest everyone knows them as Nanaimo bars. They are sold on British Columbia Ferries and at coffee stands. If you can't find custard powder, I've used instant pudding mix with good results."

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 8x8 inch pan
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds (optional)
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  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons custard powder
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
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  • 4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet baking chocolate
  • 2 teaspoons butter

Directions

  1. In the top of a double boiler, combine 1/2 cup butter, white sugar and cocoa powder. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Beat in the egg, stirring until thick, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in the graham cracker crumbs, coconut and almonds (if you like). Press into the bottom of an ungreased 8x8 inch pan.
  2. For the middle layer, cream together 1/2 cup butter, heavy cream and custard powder until light and fluffy. Mix in the confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over the bottom layer in the pan. Chill to set.
  3. While the second layer is chilling, melt the semisweet chocolate and 2 teaspoons butter together in the microwave or over low heat. Spread over the chilled bars. Let the chocolate set before cutting into squares.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 312 | Total Fat: 19.8g | Cholesterol: 50mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2008 by Rhonda 
These were delicious. Here's a tip for beginners. Don't add the egg to the saucepan...if it's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2007 by Prairie Epicurian 
So very delicious! I doubled the recipe to fit a 9x13 pan and it turned out fabulous. Tip... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2006 by Mom of L & J 
Excellent Recipe!! Living in Canada I've been making Nanaimo bars every Christmas for as long... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by 3KIDS5 
5 stars and more! I just came back from Vancouver, Canada and had them for the first time at a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2007 by windlecm 
I am from Nanaimo BC and we have Nanaimo Bars everywhere in this town. Of all of the Nanaimo... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by AMYLL 
This was really great! My family ate the whole pan in one day. A really good naniamo bar... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2006 by nanaimobar 
Very Delicious! One of my favourite treats...I'm from nanaimo and these were awesome! I used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2004 by GRINLING 
My husbands exact words were 'these are the best Naniamo bars I have ever had', and I agree.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2008 by cheryl 
these were easier than i first thought they would be. I used nilla wafer crumbs instead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2008 by NAPOLIMOM 
I have made this recipie several times. Completely worth the effort. As a native NW girl and a... MORE

 
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