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Nanaimo Bars

Marla Hingley
3 layers of sinfully sweet decadence.
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Servings 16

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • ½ cup butter or margarine
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 5 Tbsp cocoa
  • 2 cup GF graham crumbs
  • ½ tsp vanilla
  • 1 egg*

Filling

  • ½ cup butter or margarine
  • 1 ½ cups icing sugar
  • 3 Tbsp Birds Custard Powder

Topping

  • 2 Tbsp butter or margarine
  • 3 sq GF semi-sweet chocolate
  • ¼ tsp vanilla

Instructions
 

  • For crust, melt butter and sugar in a sauce pan over medium heat until dissolved. Add remaining ingredients, mixing well after each addition. Continue stirring mixture for another minute until thickened. Press into 9” square pan and chill while preparing filling (or for a crispier crust, bake at 350°F for 10 minute. Allow to cool completely before adding filling).
  • For filling, beat everything together until crumbly. Then use hands to mix everything together to get a smooth creamy consistency (the heat from your hands will help this come together into a paste-like texture. Shape into a flat disc, then place over crust. Pressing the filling across, until crust is completely covered.
  • To get a smooth surface, have a cup full of hot water and dip your fingers in. Quickly run your fingers across surface until its smooth and level. Chill while you are making the topping.
  • For topping, melt butter and chocolate, stirring until smooth. Add vanilla, then pour over filling, tilting pan to get an even coverage. Chill 1 hour. To cut, allow to come to room temperature first (so chocolate layer doesn't pop off).

Notes

Birds Custard Powder is gluten free. If you choose to use another brand, be sure to check the label.
*For an egg free crust: combine crust ingredients, you may need to add a bit more melted butter, enough so that mixture holds together when pressed between fingers. Press into pan, bake at 350°F for 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely before adding middle layer. Although remember the crust won't be as moist, and may be a bit crumbly.
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