Ingredients: 1 cup Fresh coconut – grated,1/2 cup Walnuts – finely chopped,1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract,150 grams Dark chocolate – Dark or milk depending on your preference,1/2 cup Butter (unsalted) – softened,2 cups Marie Biscuit – or any other biscuits,Milk – adjustable,2 tablespoons Custard powder – I used vanilla,2 cups Caster Sugar,2 tablespoons Milk,100 grams Dark chocolate,1/2 cup Butter (unsalted) – softened
Time in minutes: 190 Servings: 20 Course: Dessert Diet: Vegetarian
Instructions: To begin the preparation of Nanaimo Bars, first layer a square shape 6-8″ tray with parchment paper or butter paper.For the biscuit layer, add the chocolate and butter in a large microwavable bowl and microwave in high for one minute or till the time the butter melts completely.Remove and stir well using a fork.Add the vanilla essence, walnuts, coconut , biscuit crumbs and mix well (add few teaspoons of milk if the mixture is too dry).Transfer them to the layered baking tray and spread them uniformly.Using the back of the ladle or spoon, press gently so that the mixture is tightly packed .In a preheated oven, just bake this layer for 7-8 minutes only at 180 degrees C .For the custard layer, add the custard and milk and mix well.Stir in the powdered sugar little by little and beat to make a thick custard layer.Once the biscuit layer completely cools, spread the custard layer uniformly without any gaps.Place the tray in a refrigerator for at least one hour for the custard layer to set.For the chocolate layer, heat the chocolate and butter in a microwave for one minute, mix well and pour it over the custard layer.Refrigerate the dessert for at least 3 hours for the layers to set.Using a heated knife, carefully, cut the bars in desired shapes.Serve these Nanaimo Bars for the upcoming New Years get together as a Party Dessert and have your guests singing your praises.