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Coconut Nanaimo Bars

Take your taste buds on a tropical vacation with these coconut Nanaimo bars. A creamy coconut filling sandwiched between layers of chocolate and graham cracker will transport you straight to the beach.

Tasty Team
92% would make again
Coconut Nanaimo Bars

Ingredients

for 9 bars

Crust

  • ½ cup butter (115 g)
  • ¼ cup sugar (50 g)
  • 5 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs (105 g)
  • 1 cup sliced almond (70 g), chopped
  • ½ cup flaked coconut (35 g)

Middle Layer

  • ½ cup butter (115 g), softened
  • 2 tablespoons custard powder
  • 3 tablespoons coconut milk
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (240 g)
  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (60 g)

Chocolate ganache

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 6 oz chocolate (170 g)
  • shredded coconut, to garnish

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 686
  • Fat 46g
  • Carbs 62g
  • Fiber 5g
  • Sugar 43g
  • Protein 8g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. In a bain-marie, melt the butter, sugar, and cocoa powder.
  2. Stir in the egg and keep stirring for a minute until the mix thickens.
  3. Remove the bowl from heat.
  4. Add the graham cracker crumbs, the almonds (chopped finely), and the coconut flakes.
  5. When well mixed, pour into an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) pan and flatten until you get an even layer.
  6. Cream the custard powder, softened butter, and coconut milk until smooth.
  7. Add the powdered sugar and the shredded coconut and mix until smooth.
  8. Pour the mixture on top of the crust and spread it until you get an even layer.
  9. In a bain-marie, slowly melt the chocolate and the butter.
  10. Cool it down a little bit then pour it over middle layer.
  11. Chill the bars for at least 3 hours.
  12. Cut them into 9 even squares and sprinkle each one with shredded coconut.
  13. Enjoy!
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Coconut Nanaimo Bars