Coconut Nanaimo Bars

Coconut Nanaimo Bars

Recipe by Marie Telling from tasty.co

Desserts

Ingredients

9

9 servings

  • ½ cup butter
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 5 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup sliced almond, chopped
  • ½ cup flaked coconut
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons custard powder
  • 3 tablespoons coconut milk
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 6 oz chocolate
  • shredded coconut, to garnish

Instructions

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

Nutritional Facts

Per 9 servings

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

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