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Nanaimo Bars

Wed, 1 July 2026

Nanaimo Bars
Nanaimo Bars
 
INGREDIENTS 
Base:
  • 190g Irish salted butter
  • 75g caster sugar
  • 75g cocoa powder
  • 2 large free range eggs
  • 200g digestive biscuits, crushed to crumbs
  • 150g desiccated coconut
Filling:
  • 200g Irish salted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 80g full fat milk
  • 60g custard powder
  • 500g icing sugar, sifted
 
Top:
  • 150g dark chocolate chips
  • 50g Irish salted butter
 
METHOD:
  1. Line a square or rectangular baking tin with parchment paper. 9 x 11” works well. 
  2. In a saucepan or the microwave, melt together the butter, caster sugar and cocoa powder for the base. 
  3. Turn down the heat and whisk in the eggs, one at a time, until the mixture is thickened. 
  4. Pour the biscuit crumbs and coconut into a large bowl. Stir in the chocolate mixture until well combined. Press evenly into the lined baking tin. 
  5. Chill in the fridge to set.
  6. To make the filling, beat the butter, milk, custard powder and icing sugar together. Spread over the base, trying to get the filling into a smooth layer. 
  7. To make the topping, gently melt the chocolate and butter together (either in the microwave or in a saucepan). Spread evenly over the filling.
  8. Chill until the top is set.
  9. Slice into portions and enjoy!

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