The Best Nanaimo Bars

• Vegetarian

• Refrigerated

  • 4 tbsp Pasteurized egg whites

• Condiments

  • 4 tbsp Custard powder

• Baking & Spices

  • 6 oz Bittersweet chocolate
  • 2 tbsp Granulated sugar
  • 4 cups Powdered sugar
  • 4 tsp Vanilla

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1 cup Coconut, unsweetened

• Snacks

  • 2 cups Graham wafer crumbs

• Dairy

  • 1 1/4 cup Butter
  • 6 tbsp Milk

Found on bakeeatrepeat.ca

Description

Ingredients

• 2 ounces (57g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup (114g) butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons (28g) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon (5mL) vanilla
• 4 tablespoons (60mL) pasteurized egg whites (or one large egg)
• 2 cups (244g) graham wafer crumbs
• 1 cup (74g) unsweetened coconut
• 1/2 cup (114g) butter
• 4 tablespoons (34g) custard powder
• 4 cups (454g) powdered sugar
• 6 tablespoons (90mL) milk
• 1 tablespoon (15mL) vanilla
• 4 ounces (113g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• 4 tablespoons (57g) butter

Directions

• Place the 2 ounces of chocolate in a medium microwave safe bowl and microwave for 2-3 minutes at 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds, until the chocolate is almost melted. Continue to stir until it is completely melted. Add the butter, granulated sugar, vanilla, egg whites, graham wafer crumbs and unsweetened coconut and mix well. Press into a 9x13 inch pan and chill for 20 minutes.
• In another bowl, cream the butter for the filling. Add the custard powder, powdered sugar, milk and vanilla and beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Spread the filling evenly over the chilled base. Chill for another 15-20 minutes.
• In a microwave safe bowl, place the 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate and the butter and heat at 50% power for 2-3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until the chocolate is almost melted. Continue stirring until it is completely melted. Spread evenly over the chilled custard layer. Chill for several hours or overnight.
• Cut into bars and store covered in the refrigerator for a week, or remove from the pan and freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. I actually prefer these just slightly thawed straight from the freezer!