Alice’s Nanaimo Bars

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 3
Irresistible Alice's Nanaimo Bars recipe for your dessert menu
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
3 tablespoons cocoa
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 cup coconut
2 cups icing sugar
1/4 cup soft butter or 1/4 cup margarine
2 tablespoons bird 's custard powder
1/4 - 1/2 cup heavy cream ( or amount necessary )
3 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
1 1/2 teaspoons butter

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
16
Calories
320
Sugar
32g
Fat
20g
Named after the western Canadian city of Nanaimo, these bars are a classic Canadian treat. Alice's Nanaimo Bars are a twist on the traditional recipe, with the addition of chopped nuts to the base and a custard powder icing. These bars are perfect for a sweet and indulgent dessert after a meal, or as a treat with a cup of tea or coffee. The combination of chocolate, nuts, coconut, and sweet icing make for a satisfyingly delicious treat that will leave you wanting more.

Instructions

1.Melt butter in saucepan over low heat. Add cocoa and sugar, stir until well blended.
2.Beat egg in separate bowl. Add chocolate mixture slowly into beaten egg, stirring continuously until thickened.
3.Stir in vanilla, graham cracker crumbs, chopped nuts and coconut. Press firmly into an 8-inch square pan.
4.In another bowl, mix icing sugar, soft butter or margarine, custard powder, and enough cream to make icing fluffy. Spread evenly over mixture in the pan.
5.Melt chocolate and 1 - 1/2 teaspoons butter together, then spread evenly over top of icing.
6.Refrigerate until firm, then cut into small squares and serve chilled.

PROS

Alice’s Nanaimo Bars are a deliciously rich and sweet dessert.

They are easy to make and can be prepared in advance for a party or get-together.

CONS

These bars are high in sugar and calorie content, so it is best to enjoy them occasionally as part of a balanced diet.

Some people may be allergic to nuts or coconut, so it is important to be mindful of any food allergies when serving them.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Alice’s Nanaimo Bars are not particularly healthy due to their high sugar and calorie content.
However, the nuts and coconut in the recipe provide some good fats and protein.
Additionally, eating foods that bring pleasure is important for overall wellbeing.

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