Description
No-Bake Nanaimo Bars are a delicious and easy dessert that requires no baking. They consist of a crumbly base, a creamy custard filling, and a rich chocolate topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons vanilla custard powder
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, cocoa powder, shredded coconut, and softened butter.
- Add powdered sugar and mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 8×8 inch pan to form the base.
- In another bowl, whisk together custard powder, milk, and remaining butter until smooth.
- Spread the custard mixture over the base layer in the pan.
- Melt the dark chocolate and remaining butter together, then pour over the custard layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
- Cut into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free graham crackers.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Feel free to add nuts or other toppings for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: No-Bake Nanaimo Bars, dessert, easy recipe, Canadian dessert