Nanaimo Bars

Prep time: 30 minutes total
Makes 24 bars
Calories: 261 per bar


Ingredients for base layer:

• 4 squares semi-sweet chocolate
• 1 cup butter
• 4 cups graham wafer crumbs
• 2 cups coconut
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 4 tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 2 eggs

Ingredients for custard layer:

• 1/2 cup milk
• 4 tbsp custard powder
• 4 cups icing sugar

Ingredients for chocolate layer:

• 8 squares semi-sweet chocolate
• 2 tbsp butter

Directions:

1. Melt chocolate and butter for base layer over hot water.
2. Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients for the base layer.
3. Stir in chocolate mixture and press into a large cake pan.
4. Combine all ingredients for the custard layer and spread over the base; chill for at least 15 minutes
5. Melt ingredients for the chocolate layer over hot water, then spread over the custard layer.
6. Serve chilled.

I've had this recipe in my collection since I first moved out of my parents' house - quite some time ago now!  They are a big favourite of Pete's and were a hit at two different Christmas parties last year.  This is already a double recipe - if you're going to make these, you may as well make plenty!  But the recipe can easily be halved if you're not feeding a crowd.  They will be fine in the fridge for up to one month - if they last that long!