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Classic Canadian Nanaimo Bars

No-bake chocolate-coconut bars with a creamy custard centre and glossy chocolate top.

Classic Canadian Nanaimo Bars prepared dish
Prep35 minCook5 minServes16LevelMedium
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Before you start

A quick setup makes the method easier to follow and keeps important steps from being missed.

Preparation checklist

  • Read all 5 method steps from beginning to end.
  • Measure and arrange all 13 listed ingredients.
  • Set aside about 40 minutes, based on the time recorded by the source.

Recipe notes & preparation tips

Score the chocolate before it becomes fully hard for cleaner slices.

Adapted from the source recipe's notes.
Step by step

Method

  1. 01

    Heat butter, sugar and cocoa gently; whisk in egg and cook until slightly thickened.

  2. 02

    Stir in crumbs, coconut and walnuts, then press firmly into a lined pan.

  3. 03

    Beat softened butter, icing sugar, custard powder and milk until smooth; spread over the base.

  4. 04

    Chill until firm.

  5. 05

    Melt chocolate with butter, spread on top and chill just until set before slicing.

Ready to serve

Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.

Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!
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Source & licence

This original method was written by RecipeVella Editorial . Text: Original RecipeVella editorial text. Image: CC BY 2.5, credited to Stephanie Spencer; view original image record .

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