Name: Nanaimo Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: Cooking spray, for pan -; 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, cut into tablespoons -; 1/4 c. granulated sugar -; 1/4 c. Dutch processed cocoa powder -; 1 large egg, beaten -; 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract -; 2 c. (1½ sleeves, crushed) graham cracker crumbs -; 2/3 c. unsweetened shredded coconut -; 1/2 c. finely chopped toasted pecans -; 1/4 tsp. kosher salt -; 1/4 c. butter, softened to room temperature -; 2 tbsp. custard powder or instant vanilla pudding mix -; 2 c. powdered sugar -; 1/4 tsp. kosher salt -; 3 tbsp. heavy cream -; 3/4 c. dark chocolate chips -; 2 tbsp. butter -; Flakey sea salt -

Ingredients for - Nanaimo Bars

1. Cooking spray, for pan

2. 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, cut into tablespoons

3. 1/4 c. granulated sugar

4. 1/4 c. Dutch processed cocoa powder

5. 1 large egg, beaten

6. 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

7. 2 c. (1½ sleeves, crushed) graham cracker crumbs

8. 2/3 c. unsweetened shredded coconut

9. 1/2 c. finely chopped toasted pecans

10. 1/4 tsp. kosher salt

11. 1/4 c. butter, softened to room temperature

12. 2 tbsp. custard powder or instant vanilla pudding mix

13. 2 c. powdered sugar

14. 1/4 tsp. kosher salt

15. 3 tbsp. heavy cream

16. 3/4 c. dark chocolate chips

17. 2 tbsp. butter

18. Flakey sea salt

How to cook deliciously - Nanaimo Bars

1 . Stage

Line an 8"-x-8" pan with parchment paper and grease with cooking spray.

2 . Stage

Set a large heat-proof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water to create a double-boiler. Add butter and stir until melted, then whisk in sugar, cocoa powder, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Continue whisking until mixture thickens slightly, 2 to 3 minutes more.

3 . Stage

Remove bowl from heat and fold in graham cracker crumbs, coconut, pecans, and salt. Transfer mixture to prepared pan and press into an even layer. Transfer to refrigerator and chill for 15 to 20 minutes, or until firm.

4 . Stage

Meanwhile, make the buttercream layer: in a medium bowl, using a hand mixer, cream butter and custard powder or pudding mix together until smooth. Add powdered sugar and salt and beat until well-mixed and mixture is like coarse sand, then add heavy cream one tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition. Spread buttercream mixture over crust and refrigerate until firm, 25 to 30 minutes.

5 . Stage

Make chocolate layer: combine chocolate chips and butter in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on medium power for 30 second increments, stirring between each round, until chocolate and butter are completely combined and smooth. Pour mixture over chilled bars smooth into an even layer. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and refrigerate until chocolate layer is smooth, 15 to 20 minutes. Cut into squares when ready to serve.