Recipe
Dessert
Nanaimo Bars
Primary Media
Description
This Canadian favorite sandwiches a firm custard-like middle between layers of creamy chocolate and crispy chocolate.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 24
Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
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¾ c. plus 2 tbsp Hy-Vee butter, at room temperature, divided | ||
½ c. Hot Cocoa Mix | ||
1 Hy-Vee large egg, lightly beaten | ||
1 ¾ c. Hy-Vee graham cracker crumbs (about 12 whole graham crackers) | ||
1 c. Hy-Vee sweetened shredded coconut | ||
½ c. Hy-Vee pecans, finely chopped | ||
2 tsp. Hy-Vee vanilla extract | ||
¼ c. whipping cream | ||
2 tbsp. Hy-Vee vanilla instant pudding mix | ||
2 c. Hy-Vee powdered sugar | ||
½ c. Hy-Vee semisweet chocolate chips |
Directions
- Grease an 8-by-8-inch baking dish; set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter over medium-low heat. Remove from heat.
- Stir in Hot Cocoa Mix, then gradually whisk in beaten egg. Return saucepan to heat and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until glossy and thick. Remove from heat and stir in graham cracker crumbs, coconut, pecans and vanilla. Mixture will be thick.
- Press evenly onto the bottom of the prepared dish. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm.
- Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, beat 1/4 cup butter, cream and pudding mix with an electric mixer on medium to high speed until fluffy. Add powdered sugar and beat for 1 minute more or until smooth. Spread evenly over the chilled crust. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm.
- Place a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Add chocolate and remaining 2 tablespoons butter to bowl and stir until melted. Spread melted chocolate evenly over filling. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 10 minutes or just until chocolate has set.
- Using a sharp knife, cut into squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition facts
Servings
220 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 13g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
- Sodium: 60mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 2g
Daily Values
0%
Vitamin A 6%
0%
Vitamin C 0%
0%
Iron 4%
0%
Calcium 2%
Recipe Source:
Hy-Vee Seasons Holiday 2015.