RAINFOREST NANAIMO BARS
Rainforest Nanaimo Bars This is a twist on the very popular Nanaimo bar from Canada. With the addition of peanut butter and mascarpone cheese to the filling and macadamia nuts to the cookie base, it is a scrumptious dressed-up, no-bake bar cookie that is still easy for children to prepare and freezes well-just skip the "serve" step, wrap in plastic wrap then in aluminum foil and freeze until you're ready to serve it. Some of the sugar and fat has been modified from more traditional Nanaimo Bar recipes for this Rainforest version, but it is still a very rich bar.
Provided by East Wind Goddess
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Note: Line an 8 by 8-inch baking pan aluminum foil, leaving extra to hang over the edge (this will make it easier to serve later).
- Make the cookie base. Put the butter in the top part of a double boiler. Bring the bottom pan filled with an inch or so of water to a very slow simmer over medium-low heat. Set the top over the water-filled pan. Once the butter is melted, add the banana, Splenda Sugar Blend and cocoa, and stir to combine. Add the egg and cook, stirring constantly with a whisk, for about 5 minutes until warm to the touch and slightly thickened. Remove from the heat and stir in graham crumbs, coconut and nuts. Press the dough firmly into the prepared pan. (Save the pan of water for melting the chocolate later.)
- Make the filling: Beat the mascarpone, peanut butter and confectioners' sugar together in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until light. Spread over the cookie and freeze.
- Make the ganache: Put the chocolate, espresso and cream in the top of the double boiler, and set over the barely simmering water. Stir in the Splenda Sugar Blend, then stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. The ganache should have a sheen to it, and hold together well. When cool but still pourable, spread the chocolate layer over the chilled peanut butter layer and smooth over. You can press additional nuts into the top at this point fpr decoration. Freeze for 30 minutes.
- Serve: Remove from the freezer and let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes. Pull out of the pan and transfer to a cutting surface. Cut into 1-inch squares and serve cool or at room temperature.
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Atis Ohun
[email protected]I've never had Nanaimo bars before, but these were delicious!
jennifer mendoza
[email protected]These bars are a lot of work to make, but they're definitely worth it.
Londeka Matsane
[email protected]I wasn't a fan of the avocado in these bars. I think it made them taste a bit strange.
Amiaya Lovell
[email protected]These bars are a bit too rich for my taste, but I know a lot of people who love them.
Nep Bishow
[email protected]I've made these bars several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Soma Roy
[email protected]These bars are the perfect treat for a summer party.
Paula Ellis
[email protected]I love the way these bars look! They're so colorful and festive.
Bashir Noori
[email protected]These bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.
Duro 69Boyz
[email protected]I had some trouble finding some of the ingredients, but I was able to substitute them with other things and the bars still turned out great.
ELIJAH CHONGO
[email protected]The bars were a bit crumbly, but they still tasted good.
Tormson Siziba
[email protected]I found the bars to be a bit too sweet for my taste, but my friends loved them.
Riley WIllis
[email protected]These bars are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're perfect for a special occasion.
Ali Aki
[email protected]I wasn't sure how the avocado would taste in these bars, but I was pleasantly surprised. It added a creamy richness that I really enjoyed.
aqeel sheikh
[email protected]These bars are so rich and decadent. I love the combination of the chocolate, coconut, and nuts.
MD: Akram12
[email protected]I've never made Nanaimo bars before, but these were so easy to follow and turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.
Chiristin Salyb
[email protected]I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.
Jeeban Lama
[email protected]These Nanaimo bars were a hit at my party! The combination of chocolate, coconut, and nuts was perfect, and the bars were beautifully presented.