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the ultimate nanaimo bar

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 90 minutes

Total: 105 minutes

Servings: 12

Ingredients

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Instructions

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Step 1

Pour 2 cups (500 mL) water into bottom of double boiler. Place on stove over medium heat and bring water to simmer.

Step 2

In top of double boiler; combine butter, cocoa and sugar; place over simmering water. Heat, stirring, until butter has melted and mixture is smooth.

Step 3

Add beaten egg; stir until thick. Remove top of double boiler from heat. Stir in graham wafer crumbs, coconut and almonds.

Step 4

Scrape into parchment paper-lined 8-inch (2 L) square baking dish. Press firmly to create even bottom layer.

Step 5

Tip: If you don’t have a double boiler, half-fill a saucepan with water and heat over medium heat until water begins to simmer. Then, place a metal or glass bowl over the simmering water and proceed as directed.

Step 6

In bowl, cream together butter, cream and custard powder. Gradually add icing sugar; beat until light and fluffy. Scrape over bottom layer, smoothing top with spatula or palette knife.

Step 7

In clean double boiler, melt chocolate and butter together. Remove from heat; let cool slightly. When cool, but still liquid, pour over custard layer.

Step 8

Cover and refrigerate until cold.