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🍫🇨🇦 نانايمو بار - الحلوى الكندية التي يعشقها الجميع! ✨ Nanaimo Bar - The Tasty Canadian Treat! ✨

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Chocolate Mint Nanaimo Bars

Cultural Context

Nanaimo Bars originated in Nanaimo, British Columbia, and are a beloved Canadian treat. These no-bake layered bars feature a crumbly base, a creamy mint filling, and a rich chocolate topping. Traditionally enjoyed during holidays and special occasions, they have become a staple in Canadian dessert culture, with various adaptations appearing in bakeries and homes across the country.

CanadianCAdessert
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
115 grams melted butter
50 grams sugar
5 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 beaten egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups crushed cookies
1 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
115 grams softened butter
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons custard powder
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
120 grams dark chocolate
2 tablespoons butter

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine is often less expensive.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut cream is dairy-free and adds richness, while milk is a more budget-friendly option.

1

In a bowl, melt the butter and add sugar, cocoa powder, and the beaten egg, stirring until combined.

2

Add the crushed cookies, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts, and mix well.

3

Spread the mixture in a baking pan lined with parchment paper and press it down firmly, then refrigerate for 30 minutes.

4

In another bowl, mix the softened butter with powdered sugar, custard powder, milk, and vanilla extract until creamy and smooth.

5

Spread the custard mixture over the base and smooth it out, then return the pan to the refrigerator for another 30 minutes.

6

Melt the dark chocolate with butter using a double boiler or microwave.

7

Pour the melted chocolate over the custard layer and spread evenly.

8

Return the pan to the refrigerator for one hour until the layers are set.

9

Remove the dessert from the refrigerator, cut into squares, and serve cold.

Cooking Techniques

mixingmeltingpressingspreadingchilling

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlbaking panparchment paperdouble boiler or microwaveknife

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Nanaimo BarsMint Nanaimo Bars

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