Canada's Nanaimo Bar Recipe
The best no-bake dessert idea is this family favorite; Canada's Nanaimo Bar Recipe. Perfect for Canada Day or July 4th celebrations.
Ingredients
Bottom-Crumb Layer
- 1 stick Butter
- 5 Tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 1 Egg, beaten
- 1 3/4 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs
- 3/4 cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut
- 1/2 cup Walnuts, finely chopped (can also use almonds)
Middle- Buttercream Layer
- 1 stick Butter, softened
- 3 Tbsp Heavy Cream
- 2 Tbsp Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix
- 1 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar
Top- Chocolate Ganache Layer
- 4 oz Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips
- 2 Tbsp Butter
Instructions
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Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
Bottom-Crumb Layer
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Combine the butter, cocoa powder, and sugar in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water.
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Heat, stirring, until melted.
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Stir in egg and cook until the sauce starts to thicken. About 1-2 minutes.
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Remove the bowl from the pan and stir in the graham cracker crumbs, coconut, and chopped walnuts.
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Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Middle- Buttercream Layer
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Beat together the softened butter, heavy cream, and pudding mix with a mixer on medium-high speed until combined.
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Gradually beat in the powdered sugar, until light and fluffy.
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Spread buttercream over the bottom layer in the pan.
Top- Chocolate Ganache Layer
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Melt the chocolate chips and butter in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water, stirring continuously.
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Let cool 2 minutes, then pour over the middle layer.
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Cover and refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.
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Cut into bars.
Recipe Notes
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