Nanaimo Bars Iii

Name: Nanaimo Bars Iii
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup white sugar; 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 egg, beaten; 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1 cup flaked coconut; 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds (optional); 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3 tablespoons heavy cream; 2 tablespoons custard powder; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet baking chocolate; 2 teaspoons butter

13 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup white sugar
5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 egg, beaten
1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds (optional)
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons custard powder
2 cups confectioners' sugar
4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet baking chocolate
2 teaspoons butter

Directions

1

In the top of a double boiler, combine 1/2 cup butter, white sugar and cocoa powder. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Beat in the egg, stirring until thick, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in the graham cracker crumbs, coconut and almonds (if you like). Press into the bottom of an ungreased 8x8 inch pan.
2

For the middle layer, cream together 1/2 cup butter, heavy cream and custard powder until light and fluffy. Mix in the confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over the bottom layer in the pan. Chill to set.
3

While the second layer is chilling, melt the semisweet chocolate and 2 teaspoons butter together in the microwave or over low heat. Spread over the chilled bars. Let the chocolate set before cutting into squares.