Nanaimo Bars
Start by making the biscuit base. In a bowl, over a pan of simmering water, melt the butter with the sugar and cocoa powder, stirring occasionally until smooth. Whisk in the egg for 2 to 3 mins until the mixture has thic
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- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 2 hr 3 min
- Total
- 2 hr 33 min
- Difficulty
- A bit of work
- Spice
- No chilli
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Start by making the biscuit base. In a bowl, over a pan of simmering water, melt the butter with the sugar and cocoa powder, stirring occasionally until smooth. Whisk in the egg for 2 to 3 mins until the mixture has thickened. Remove from heat and mix in the biscuit crumbs, coconut and almonds if using, then press into the base of a lined 20cm square tin.
Ingredients
- Custard125 g
- Sugar50 g
- Cocoa Powder74 ml
- Egg1
- digestive biscuits200 g
- Coconut milk100 g
- Almonds50 g
- Butter100 g
- Cream59 ml
- Custard Powder44 ml
- Sugar250 g
- Dark Chocolate150 g
- Butter50 g
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
Start by making the biscuit base. In a bowl, over a pan of simmering water, melt the butter with the sugar and cocoa powder, stirring occasionally until smooth.
Step 2
Whisk in the egg for 2 to 3 mins until the mixture has thickened. Remove from heat and mix in the biscuit crumbs, coconut and almonds if using, then press into the base of a lined 20cm square tin.
3 minStep 3
Chill for 10 mins. For the middle layer, make the custard icing; whisk together the butter, cream and custard powder until light and fluffy, then gradually add the icing sugar until fully incorporated.
10 minStep 4
Spread over the bottom layer and chill in the fridge for at least 10 mins until the custard is no longer soft. Melt the chocolate and butter together in the microwave, then spread over the chilled bars and put back in the fridge.
10 minStep 5
Leave until the chocolate has fully set (about 2 hrs). Take the mixture out of the tin and slice into squares to serve.
120 min
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Adaptations · 0 / 15 used. Resets 24 August.
Substitutions
egg (silken tofu or skip (depends on the dish)) → silken tofu or skip (depends on the dish)
Carbonara without egg is not carbonara. Fried rice can skip the egg. We will not pretend otherwise.
butter → olive-oil
Use a little less oil than butter. Pastry and laminated doughs are a different problem.
cream (whole milk + a knob of butter) → whole milk + a knob of butter
Thinner and less rich. Reduce a little longer if you need body.
Tips
- Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
History & culture
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Provenance: Imported. Initial recipe data sourced from TheMealDB and adapted/reviewed by I Want Some Food. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Questions about this recipe
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How long does Nanaimo Bars take?
2 hr 33 min all in — 10 min prep, 2 hr 3 min cook, 20 min rest. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
A bit of work.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Eggs, Milk, Tree nuts. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Gluten-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.
How much sugar?
50 g of Sugar.
How much sugar?
250 g of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
egg (silken tofu or skip (depends on the dish)) → silken tofu or skip (depends on the dish). Carbonara without egg is not carbonara. Fried rice can skip the egg. We will not pretend otherwise. butter → olive-oil. Use a little less oil than butter. Pastry and laminated doughs are a different problem. cream (whole milk + a knob of butter) → whole milk + a knob of butter. Thinner and less rich. Reduce a little longer if you need body.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.