Naniamo Bars Recipe

Naniamo Bars Recipe

Ingredients:

1/4 c of sugar (white)
1/2 c of butter (unsalted); softened
5 Tbsps of powdered cocoa (unsweetened); sifted
1 beaten egg
1 3/4 c of cracker crumbs (Graham)
1 c of dried coconut flakes
1/2 c of almonds; chopped finely
3 Tbsps of heavy cream
1/2 c of butter (unsalted); softened
2 Tbsps of custard powder
2 c of powdered sugar; sifted
4 oz of baking chocolate (semisweet)
2 tsps of butter (unsalted)

Instructions:

Melt together the sugar, butter, and powdered cocoa in a bain-marie; stir constantly ’til smooth. Add egg. Stir continuously until it has thickened. Take out from the heat then stir in graham crumbs, almonds, and coconut. Press the batter onto the base of the metal pan, preferably an 8-inch square pan.

Beat the butter, custard powder, and cream ’til fluffy and light. Stir in powdered sugar. Incorporate well. Pour atop the batter. Refrigerate.

While waiting for custard to chill, melt chocolate with the butter in a small saucepan. Stir constantly ’til melted. Take out pan from the heat then drizzle over chilled concoction. Let it rest then cut to bars.

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