Nanaimo Bar Recipe

Archives: Request: Nanaimo Bar Recipe Archived on 11/23/2008 I would like to request a recipe from your Canadian Readers or anyone else who has made this bar. We were in Western Canada for 2 weeks. and tasted a Nanaimo Bar (not sure of the spelling). They sold for $2.95 each. I would like to make these at home in the States. Can someone supply the recipe for me? Thanks all. Rosalie Answers: RE: Request for Canadian Readers Nanaimo Bars Base 2 squares (oz.) semi-sweet chocolate 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1 cup coconut 1/2 cup softened butter 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg Filling 1/4 cup butter, softened 3 tablespoons milk 2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding 2 cups confectioners (powdered) sugar Glaze 4 squares (oz.) semi-sweet chocolate 1 tablespoon butter Procedure: Base Combine ingredients. Press into 9 inch square cake pan. Chill. Filling Combine butter, milk, and custard powder. Blend in confectioner's sugar. Spread over base. Chill at least 15 minutes. Glaze Partially melt chocolate and butter. Remove from heat and sitr until melted. Spread over custard layer. Chill. Store in refrigerator, covered, up to 1 month. Makes 24 bars. Serve chilled. They're rich, so small portions may be appropriate. (06/16/2005) By DeeCee. RE: Request for Canadian Readers Nanaimo bar recipes: http://www.tracksoutdooradventures.com/recipe.html http://people.cs.uchicago.edu/~alain/nanaimo.html http://david.bembidion.org/recipes/nanaimo.html Enjoy! These are truly a Canadian favorite... right up there with Butter Tarts! http://archives.cbc.ca/IDC-1-69-1371-8373/life_society/canadian_food/clip6 http://www.boutell.com/vegetarian/butter-tarts.html (06/16/2005) By beanygurl RE: Request for Nanaimo Bar Recipe Quick Nanaimo Bars 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup cocoa 1 egg, beaten 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1 cup coconut, flaked or shredded 1/2 cup walnuts or peanuts, chopped 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup sliced almonds, chopped pistachios or melted chocolate chips Melt butter and stir in sugar, cocoa, egg, crumbs, coconut and nuts. Spread and press into bottom of 9 x 9" pan. Combine condensed milk with lemon juice. Blend well and spread on base. Refrigerate until firm. Approx. 2 hours. Roast almonds for 3 minutes at 350°F. Sprinkle with almonds or pistachios or drizzle melted chocolate chips. (06/16/2005) By Darlene in Mississauga RE: Request for Nanaimo Bar Recipe I believe the city of Nanaimo, British Columbia has a website. This is the city where the bars originated. The original recipe doesn't use plain vanilla pudding but instead, Birdseye Custard. I have a copy of the original recipe and like you; I think they`re the best. (06/17/2005) By Mairmie RE: Request for Nanaimo Bar Recipe Here's one where the egg is cooked and includes "custard powder" which may not be in as many pantries as vanilla pudding tends to be. This is from the City of Nanaimo website http://www.city.nanaimo.bc.ca/visitors/index_inside.asp?id=189 Nanaimo Bar Recipe Bottom Layer 1/2 cup unsalted butter (European style cultured) 1/4 cup sugar 5 tbsp. cocoa 1 egg beaten 1 1/4 cups graham wafer crumbs 1/2 c. finely chopped almonds 1 cup coconut Melt first 3 ingredients in top of double boiler. Add egg and stir to cook and thicken. Remove from heat. Stir in crumbs, coconut, and nuts. Press firmly into an ungreased 8" x 8" pan. Second Layer 1/2 cup unsalted butter 2 Tbsp. and 2 Tsp. cream 2 Tbsp. vanilla custard powder 2 cups icing sugar Cream butter, cream, custard powder, and icing sugar together well. Beat until light. Spread over bottom layer. Third Layer 4 squares semi-sweet chocolate (1 oz. each) 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter Melt chocolate and butter over low heat. Cool. Once cool, but still liquid, pour over second layer and chill in refrigerator. ***edited to replace coding with actual fractions*** (06/17/2005) By beanygurl Report Spam or Abuse