I've only had nanaimo bars once before, when we had a party in our French class. I can barely say their name for goodness sakes! But as I was browsing on a website for inspiration, I saw that everyone was making and posting them on their blogs. I then found out that the nanaimo bars were part of the January Bakers' Challenge, and I figured I'd take a shot at it. They weren't that difficult to make, although they may look like they are. I didn't even know, but apparently it's a Canadian recipe. That's my fact of the day for you.
Cappucino Nanaimo Bars
Ingredients and Directions:
Base:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup sugar
5 tbsp cocoa powder
1 egg, beaten
1 and 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup almonds, finely chopped
1 cup shredded coconut
-melt the butter, sugar and cocoa powder using a double broiler or in a heat proof bowl sitting over the saucepan with simmering water (if you do the latter, make sure the boiling water does NOT touch the bowl; it will burn the ingredients)
-add the egg and stir
-remove from heat and stir in graham cracker crumbs, almonds and coconut
-stir well and press into a pan lined with tinfoil
Filling:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 tbsp and 2 ts of heavy cream
2 tbsp custard powder (most grocery stores will have this, don't fret)
2 tsp instant coffee powder
2 cups icing sugar
-beat everything with mixer until well combined and smooth
-spread over base evenly
Topping:
8 tbsp of chocolate
2 tbsp unsalted butter
-melt (i used my microwave; just put on medium high power for about a minute, it should do the job)
-stir and allow to cool slightly
-spread on top and place in fridge overnight
-enjoy!
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