---
title: Nanaimo Bars
servings: 20
prep time: 25 minutes
cook time: 10 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/nanaimo-bars
---

Gather @graham cracker{250%g}, @shredded coconut{80%g} and @walnut{60%g}.

Melt 125g of the @butter{200%g} with the @sugar{50%g} and @cocoa powder{30%g} in a saucepan; whisk in the beaten @egg{1} and stir over low heat 2 minutes until thickened like a loose custard — do not let it boil. ~{2%minutes}

Off the heat, stir in the graham crumbs, coconut and walnuts; press firmly into a lined 20 cm square pan.

Beat the remaining 60g butter with @powdered sugar{250%g}, @custard powder{2%tbsp} and @milk{2%tbsp} into a smooth, spreadable buttercream.

Spread the buttercream evenly over the base and chill until firm, about 30 minutes. ~{30%minutes}

Melt the @dark chocolate{120%g} with the last 15g of butter, then pour over the chilled buttercream layer and tilt the pan to coat it evenly.

Chill again until the chocolate is fully set, at least 1 hour, before slicing into small squares. ~{1%hours}