Nanaimo Bars

Name: Nanaimo Bars
Ingredients: BOTTOM LAYER; 1/2 c. unsalted butter; 1/4 c. granulated sugar; 5 T. cocoa powder; 1 egg, beaten; 1-3/4 c. graham wafer crumbs; 1/2 c. finely chopped almonds; 1 c. shredded coconut; SECOND LAYER; 1/2 c. unsalted butter; 2 T. plus 2 tsp. heavy cream (33%); 2 T. vanilla custard powder (I use Bird's Eye); 2 c. icing sugar; THIRD LAYER; 4-1 oz. squares semi-sweet chocolate; 2 T. unsalted butter

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Ingredients

BOTTOM LAYER
1/2 c. unsalted butter
1/4 c. granulated sugar
5 T. cocoa powder
1 egg, beaten
1-3/4 c. graham wafer crumbs
1/2 c. finely chopped almonds
1 c. shredded coconut
SECOND LAYER
1/2 c. unsalted butter
2 T. plus 2 tsp. heavy cream (33%)
2 T. vanilla custard powder (I use Bird's Eye)
2 c. icing sugar
THIRD LAYER
4-1 oz. squares semi-sweet chocolate
2 T. unsalted butter

Directions

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["BOTTOM LAYER", "", "Melt butter, sugar, and cocoa in the top of a double boiler. Add egg, a bit at a time to temper, and stir to cook and thicken. Remove from heat then stir in crumbs, coconut, and almonds. Press firmly into an 8\" X 8\"" pan.""