Description
A simple recipe for the traditional no-bake Canadian dessert featuring a crumb base, custard filling, and chocolate topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
- For the base, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup butter, coconut, sugar, and cocoa powder in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat until butter melts and mixture is combined.
- Remove from heat and stir in the egg. Mix well.
- Press the base mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan.
- For the custard filling, beat the powdered sugar, 1/4 cup softened butter, milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the custard filling evenly over the cooled base layer.
- Chill the bars for at least 30 minutes until the filling is firm.
- For the topping, melt the chocolate chips with the remaining 1/4 cup butter in a double boiler or microwave. Stir until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the custard layer and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate the bars until the chocolate is completely set, about 1 hour.
- Lift the bars out using the parchment paper overhang and cut into squares.
Notes
- Use finely ground graham cracker crumbs for a smoother base texture.
- Ensure the base layer is packed tightly before adding the custard.
- If the chocolate topping is too thick, add a few drops more milk to thin it slightly before pouring.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 75
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: Nanaimo Bars, Canadian dessert, no bake bars, chocolate custard squares, graham cracker crust