NANAIMO BARS (WITH 6 VARIATIONS)
These no-bake, three layered snack bars start with a crumb base, followed by a layer of light custard buttercream, then topped with a shimmering layer of chocolate. Nanaimo Bars are one of Canada's favorite confections, named after the beautiful city of Nanaimo, B.C. It all began when Mabel Jenkins, a Nanaimo housewife entered the recipe in a magazine contest back in the 1950's. She won the contest with these tasty treats even made the town famous for them. There are six variations of filling here at the bottom of this recipe. Buddha got this recipe from a co-worker named Kindalee.
Provided by 2Bleu
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- BASE: Melt butter in heavy saucepan. Stir in sugar and cocoa until smooth. Whisk egg with vanilla and stir into butter mixture. Remove from heat.
- Stir in crumbs, coconut and nuts. Press evenly over bottom of greased 9" square pan. Chill until set, at least 20 minute.
- FILLING: Beat butter with wooden spoon until light. Beat in custard powder and milk.Gradually beat in sugar. Spread over chilled base and let set in fridge.
- TOPPING: Melt together chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Spread in even layer over chilled filling.
- Store in fridge until chocolate topping begins to harden. Score topping into 16 small bars (bites). Cut before totally solid, use a hot knife, wiping clean between cuts. Store in fridge or freeze for up to 2 months.
- FILLING VARIATIONS:.
- PEANUT BUTTER FILLING.-- 2 Tbsp Custard powder, 1/4 cup Milk, 2 Tbsp Butter; softened, 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter 2 cups confectioners sugar -sifted.
- MINT FILLING -- 1/3 cup butter, 3 Tbsp custard powder, Bird's brand (or substitute jello pudding powder), 1/4 cup milk, 3 cups icing sugar, 1 teaspoons peppermint flavoring, 1-2 drops green food coloring as desired.
- CAPPUCCINO FILLING -- 2 Tbsp milk, 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, 2 tsp instant coffee or espresso powder, 1/2 tsp vanilla, 2 cups confectioners sugar.
- GRAND MARNIER FILLING -- 2 cups Icing Sugar, 1/4 cup Butter; softened, 1/4 cup Grand Marnier or orange -liqueur, 1 Tbsp Orange rind; coarsely grated.
- BAILEY'S IRISH CREAM FILLING -- 1/3 cup butter, 3 Tbsp custard powder, Bird's brand (or substitute vanilla jello pudding powder), 1/4 cup Bailey's Irish Cream, 2-3 cups icing sugar.
- CHERRY FILLING -- 1/4 cup Butter; softened, 1 tablespoons Cherry juice, 2 cups Icing sugar, 1/3 cup chopped Maraschino cherries, 1-2 drops of red food coloring.
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Kifayatullah Kakar
[email protected]I made these Nanaimo bars for a party and they were gone in minutes. The combination of the chocolate, custard, and graham cracker crust was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
Karem Temraz
[email protected]These Nanaimo bars were easy to make and turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more chocolate to the custard layer. Other than that, they were perfect.
Heather Dillon
[email protected]I've tried several different Nanaimo bar recipes and this one is by far the best. The bars are perfectly balanced and the custard layer is so smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making these again and again.
heavenly_nia
[email protected]These Nanaimo bars were delicious! The only thing I would change is to add a little more chocolate to the custard layer. Other than that, they were perfect.
KODUAH KOJO David.
[email protected]I made these Nanaimo bars for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. The bars are so pretty and they taste even better than they look. I will definitely be making these again.
Ellecarle
[email protected]These Nanaimo bars were a bit more work to make than I expected, but they were worth it! The bars are so rich and decadent. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Nanaimo bars.
Sonia Moran
[email protected]I've made these Nanaimo bars several times now and they are always a hit! They are easy to make and so delicious. I love the chocolatey, coconutty flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!
Faroitare Faris
[email protected]These Nanaimo bars were delicious! The custard layer was especially creamy and smooth. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Nanaimo bars.
Ijeoma Okwuolisa
[email protected]I made these Nanaimo bars for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. The bars are so pretty and they taste even better than they look. I will definitely be making these again.
Lee Yuel
[email protected]These Nanaimo bars were a bit more work to make than I expected, but they were worth it! The bars are so rich and decadent. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Nanaimo bars.
AMANULLAH KHAN
[email protected]I've tried several different Nanaimo bar recipes and this one is by far the best. The bars are perfectly balanced and the custard layer is so smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making these again and again.
Sumair Memon
[email protected]These Nanaimo bars were easy to make and turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more chocolate to the custard layer. Other than that, they were perfect.
Victor Maswanganyi
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making these Nanaimo bars because I'm not a huge fan of coconut. But I'm so glad I did! The coconut flavor is very subtle and the bars are incredibly delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
muwanguzi pervin
[email protected]These Nanaimo bars were delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them. The custard layer was especially creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making these again.
Babul Khan
[email protected]I've made these Nanaimo bars several times now and they are always a favorite. They are easy to make and so delicious. I love the chocolatey, coconutty flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!
Mitchell b
[email protected]These Nanaimo bars were a hit! I made them for a party and they were gone in minutes. The combination of the chocolate, custard, and graham cracker crust was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.