Since we’ve been talking about rich, layered Southern comfort, it’s time to head North! Nanaimo Bars are a legendary Canadian dessert that require absolutely no baking.
They are named after the city of Nanaimo in British Columbia and consist of three distinct, decadent layers: a chocolate-coconut-graham base, a thick custard middle, and a snappy chocolate ganache top.
The Classic Three-Layer Nanaimo Bar
Layer 1: The Base (The Crunch)
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1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
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1/4 cup Sugar
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5 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
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1 Egg (beaten)
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1 ¾ cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
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1 cup Shredded Coconut (sweetened)
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1/2 cup Finely Chopped Almonds (optional)
Layer 2: The Middle (The Custard)
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1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
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3 tablespoons Heavy Cream
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2 tablespoons Custard Powder (Bird’s Custard Powder is the tradition—do not use instant pudding!)
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2 cups Powdered Sugar
Layer 3: The Top (The Snap)
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