Coconut Nanaimo Bars Recipe by Tasty

Step 1

In a bain-marie, melt the butter, sugar, and cocoa powder.

Step 2

Stir in the egg and keep stirring for a minute until the mix thickens.

Step 3

Remove the bowl from heat.

Step 4

Add the graham cracker crumbs, the almonds (chopped finely), and the coconut flakes.

Step 5

When well mixed, pour into an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) pan and flatten until you get an even layer.

Step 6

Cream the custard powder, softened butter, and coconut milk until smooth.

Step 7

Add the powdered sugar and the shredded coconut and mix until smooth.

Step 8

Pour the mixture on top of the crust and spread it until you get an even layer.

Step 9

In a bain-marie, slowly melt the chocolate and the butter.

Step 10

Cool it down a little bit then pour it over middle layer.

Step 11

Chill the bars for at least 3 hours.

Step 12

Cut them into 9 even squares and sprinkle each one with shredded coconut.

Step 13

Enjoy!