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Nanaimo Bars

While these multi-layered goodies have many aliases, the City of Nanaimo, B.C., claims Nanaimo bars originated with a recipe contest 35 years ago. An enterprising citizen entered her recipe and added a dash of regional pride by naming the sweet treats after her hometown

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April 8th, 2012

Food Styling by Claire Stubbs
Prop Styling by Jane Hardin

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Servings
16
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
2 hours
Ingredients
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 5 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1½ cups graham wafer crumbs
  • ½ cup finely chopped hazelnuts (or try pecans, walnuts or almonds)
  • 1 cup finely shredded coconut
    • Middle Layer
    Ingredients
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon 35% cream
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla custard powder
  • 2 cups icing sugar
    • Top Layer
    Ingredients
  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • Directions
  • 1.

    Melt first four ingredients in top of double boiler.

  • 2.

    Add egg and stir to cook and thicken. Remove from heat.

  • 3.

    Stir in crumbs, nuts and coconut. Press firmly into a greased 8

  • 4.

    Middle Layer:

  • 5.

    Using an electric mixer, cream all ingredients together, beating well until light in colour.

  • 6.

    Spread evenly over chilled bottom layer. Place back into fridge to chill while top is being prepared.

  • 7.

    Top Layer:

  • 8.

    Melt chocolate and butter in a bowl over a double boiler.

  • 9.

    Cool slightly—the chocolate should still be pourable.

  • 10.

    Spread gently over second layer so as not to mix the two layers together. Refrigerate until set.

    • Nutrients Per Serving
    Per bar: 297 calories, 19 g fat, 4 g protein, 34 g carbohydrates, 1 g fibre, 94 mg sodium. Excellent source of vitamin D.
    Nanaimo Bars
    Photography by Rob Kinghorn
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