Chill and Indulge: No-Bake Nanaimo Bars Recipe

Bring a bit of Canadian flair to your dessert table with these scrumptious No-Bake Nanaimo Bars. Famous for their three-layered delight, they require no baking and are packed with a combination of chocolate, nuts, and a creamy custard flavor.

Ingredients:

• Crust:
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 5 tbsp cocoa
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup almonds, chopped
  • 1 cup coconut
• Filling:
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3 tbsp heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp vanilla custard powder (or instant vanilla pudding powder)
  • 2 cups sugar
• Topping:
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp butter

Directions:

1. Prepare the Crust:
   • Melt butter, sugar, and cocoa in a double boiler. Add the beaten egg and stir until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in crumbs, coconut, and almonds, and press into an 8″ x 12″ pan.
2. Create the Filling:
   • Cream together butter, cream, custard powder, and sugar until light and fluffy. Spread evenly over the crust.
3. Add the Topping:
   • Melt chocolate chips and butter together, cool slightly, then pour over the filling. Chill in the refrigerator.

Slice into squares or bars and enjoy this no-bake treat that’s perfect for any occasion!

This recipe is great for anyone who loves a sweet treat without the hassle of baking, and it’s sure to impress with its layers of texture and flavor.