Coconut Nanaimo Bars

Coconut Nanaimo Bars

4.6(92)

Cook Time
-
Total Time
-
Yield
9 bars

Ingredients

Crust

  • ½ cup butter (115 g)
  • ¼ cup sugar (50 g)
  • 5 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs (105 g)
  • 1 cup sliced almond (70 g), chopped
  • ½ cup flaked coconut (35 g)

Middle Layer

  • ½ cup butter (115 g), softened
  • 2 tablespoons custard powder
  • 3 tablespoons coconut milk
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (240 g)
  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (60 g)

Chocolate ganache

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 6 oz chocolate (170 g)
  • shredded coconut, to garnish

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 686
  • Fat 46g
  • Carbs 62g
  • Fiber 5g
  • Sugar 43g
  • Protein 8g

How to Make It

1. Step
In a bain-marie, melt the butter, sugar, and cocoa powder.
2. Step
Stir in the egg and keep stirring for a minute until the mix thickens.
3. Step
Remove the bowl from heat.
4. Step
Add the graham cracker crumbs, the almonds (chopped finely),and the coconut flakes.
5. Step
When well mixed, pour into an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) pan and flatten until you get an even layer.
6. Step
Cream the custard powder, softened butter, and coconut milk until smooth.
7. Step
Add the powdered sugar and the shredded coconut and mix until smooth.
8. Step
Pour the mixture on top of the crust and spread it until you get an even layer.
9. Step
In a bain-marie, slowly melt the chocolate and the butter.
10. Step
Cool it down a little bit then pour it over middle layer.
11. Step
Chill the bars for at least 3 hours.
12. Step
Cut them into 9 even squares and sprinkle each one with shredded coconut.
13. Step
Enjoy!

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