MOCHA NANAIMO BARS RECIPE BY TASTY

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Mocha Nanaimo Bars Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: butter, sugar, cocoa powder, egg, graham cracker crumbs, sliced almond, flaked coconut, butter, custard powder, heavy cream, instant coffee, powdered sugar, butter, chocolate, cocoa powder

Provided by Marie Telling

Categories     Snacks

Yield 9 bars

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup butter
¼ cup sugar
5 tablespoons cocoa powder, you can add 1 tbsp of instant coffee if you want a stronger mocha flavor
1 egg, beaten
1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup sliced almond, chopped
½ cup flaked coconut
½ cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons custard powder
5 teaspoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons instant coffee
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons butter
6 oz chocolate
cocoa powder, to garnish

Steps:

  • In a bain-marie, melt the butter, sugar, and cocoa powder.
  • Stir in the egg and keep stirring for a minute until the mix thickens.
  • Remove the bowl from heat.
  • Add the graham cracker crumbs, the almonds (chopped finely), and the coconut flakes.
  • When well mixed, pour into an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) pan and flatten until you get an even layer.
  • Cream the custard powder, softened butter, cream, and instant coffee until smooth.
  • Add the powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
  • Pour mixture on top of the crust and spread it until you get an even layer.
  • In a bain marie, slowly melt the chocolate and the butter.
  • Cool it down a little bit then pour it over middle layer.
  • Chill the bars for at least 3 hours.
  • Cut them into 9 even squares and sprinkle each one with cocoa powder.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 663 calories, Carbohydrate 69 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 51 grams

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