
Desserts - Creams & Frozen
Barres Nanaimo
1h 3min8 servingsMedium
Traditional Quebec recipe: Barres Nanaimo. A beloved classic from Quebec's rich culinary heritage.
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Ingredients
- 125 ml Butter (base)
- 60 ml Sugar (base)
- 60 ml Cocoa powder (base)
- 1 large Egg (base)
- 375 ml Graham cracker crumbs (base)
- 250 ml Shredded coconut (base)
- 125 ml Chopped nuts (base)
- 60 ml Butter (middle layer)
- 3 tbsp Custard powder (middle layer)
- 375 ml Icing sugar (middle layer)
- 3 tbsp Milk (middle layer)
- 125 g Semi-sweet chocolate (topping)
- 2 tbsp Butter (topping)
Instructions
- 1
Base: Melt butter, sugar, and cocoa in a double boiler. Add the egg and cook for 2 min.
- 2
Add graham cracker crumbs, coconut, and nuts. Press into an 8x8 inch pan.
- 3
Center: Beat butter, custard powder, icing sugar, and milk. Spread over the base.
- 4
Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- 5
Topping: Melt chocolate and butter. Spread over the center.
- 6
Refrigerate for 2 hours. Cut into small squares. Store in the refrigerator.
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