nanaimo bars iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds (optional)
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons custard powder
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet baking chocolate
• 2 teaspoons butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in the top of a double boiler, combine 1/2 cup butter, white sugar and cocoa powder. stir occasionally until melted and smooth. beat in the egg, stirring until thick, 2 to 3 minutes. remove from heat and mix in the graham cracker crumbs, coconut and almonds (if you like). press into the bottom of an ungreased 8x8 inch pan.
• for the middle layer, cream together 1/2 cup butter, heavy cream and custard powder until light and fluffy. mix in the confectioners' sugar until smooth. spread over the bottom layer in the pan. chill to set.
• while the second layer is chilling, melt the semisweet chocolate and 2 teaspoons butter together in the microwave or over low heat. spread over the chilled bars. let the chocolate set before cutting into squares.