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Mint Nanaimo Bars
Crust Ingredients:
Custard Ingredients:
Topping Ingredients:
For the Crust
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LIne a 9x9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or wax paper. Combine graham crumbs, coconut, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder. In a separate dish, melt the butter and chocolate chips together in the microwave in 15-second increments*, stirring between each increment. Add to the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Press firmly into the prepared pan and refrigerate while making the custard layer.
For the Custard
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Beat together softened butter, custard powder, powdered sugar, milk, peppermint extract, and food coloring using a handheld mixer starting on low and increasing to high as the mixture starts to come together. Beat on high speed for 1 minute or until fluffy. Using an offset spatula, gently spread the custard onto the chilled crust, being careful not to pull up the crust layer. Refrigerate while making the final layer.
For the Topping
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Melt the chocolate chips and butter together in the microwave in 15-second increments* or on the stovetop on low. Once the other layers have chilled slightly, gently spread the chocolate mixture on top of the custard layer. Chill for at least 2 hours before removing from the pan. Slice into 32 squares to serve. Enjoy!
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Chill Between Layers ❄️Refrigerate the coconut crust for at least 30 minutes before adding the custard layer to prevent it from crumbling and ensure clean, defined layers in your finished bars.
- Temper Your Chocolate 🍫Melt chocolate slowly over a double boiler and cool slightly before spreading the top layer for a glossy finish that sets properly without cracking or blooming.
- Toast Your Coconut 🥥Lightly toast the shredded coconut in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before adding to the base layer to enhance its nutty flavor and improve texture in the crust.
- Whip Custard Filling Properly 🥄Beat the softened butter and custard powder mixture for 3-4 minutes until pale and fluffy, then add peppermint extract gradually to distribute the mint flavor evenly without overpowering.
- Freeze Before Cutting ✂️Allow bars to freeze for at least 4 hours and use a hot, wet knife wiped clean between cuts to slice cleanly through all three layers without smudging the chocolate top.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low-Cholesterol
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