Nanaimo Bars
from
Graham Bell
This is a real Canadian desert, and is named after a famous inlet on
Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Nanaimo is not far from the Graham Bell
birthplace of Tofino, B.C. and so in my family we call this treat 'Tofino
Bars.'
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... Tofino Bars ...
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Note: The bars are ready in 30-60 minutes, but you do need to let it cool down in the refigerator.
* Ingredients for Bottom Layer
1/2 cup unsalted butter (European style cultured) * Ingredients for Second Layer
1/2 cup unsalted butter * Ingredients for Third Layer
4 squares semi-sweet chocolate (1 oz. each)
Melt first 3 ingredients in top of double boiler. Add egg and stir to cook
and thicken. Remove from heat. Stir in crumbs, coconut, and nuts. Press
firmly into an ungreased 8" x 8" pan. * Preparation for Second Layer:
Cream butter, cream, custard powder, and icing sugar together well. Beat
until light. Spread over bottom layer.
* Preparation for Second Layer:
Melt chocolate and butter overlow heat. Cool. Once cool, but still liquid,
pour over second layer and chill in refrigerator.
1/4 cup sugar
5 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg beaten
1 1/4 cup graham wafer crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
1 cup coconut
2 tablespoons cream PLUS
2 teaspoons cream
2 tablespoons vanilla custard powder
2 cups icing sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
* Preparation for Bottom Layer:
Enjoy!