Original Nanaimo Bars

Instructions

Line 9 x 9 inch square pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Set aside.

In a medium size bowl add graham crumbs, coconut and walnuts.

Then using a medium saucepan over low heat combine the butter, sugar,cocoa, egg until the mixture boils.

Boil for 2 minutes and add vanilla extract.

Remove from heat and stir graham crumbs, coconut and walnuts.

Press the base into the prepared lined pan.

Place into to fridge until firm (about 30 minutes).

Making Yellow Custard Icing

Using a mixing bowl combine custard powder and milk.

Stir until smooth.

Add icing sugar and butter.

Mix using the whisk attachment for about 3 to 5 minutes. (high speed)

Spread the filling evenly over the base and return to fridge of freezer while you make the topping or chocolate ganache.

Top Layer – Chocolate Ganache

Using a double boiler method melt 5 oz chocolate and butter. (or oil if you are using)

Spread over the second layer.

Refrigerate one more time for at least one hour.

Then cut the Nanaimo Bars to your favorite size or shape.

And you made it. The best traditional Canadian Nanaimo Bars.