Nanaimo Bars (no bake dessert)
These Nanaimo Bars are the richest, creamiest dessert ever. One bite and you are going to be hooked!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Freezing Time45 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Nanimo Bars
Servings: 18
Calories: 295kcal
Author: Echo Blickenstaff
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and add in brown sugar and cocoa powder. Whisk until combined. Slowly pour in beaten egg while whisking to combine. Return to medium heat and cook for 1-2 minutes or until mixture has thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Add the graham cracker crumbs, coconut, and pecans and mix until coated. Press mixture into a greased 8x8 pan. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for 20 minutes.
In a large bowl, mix together butter, heavy cream, and pudding mix until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in powdered sugar and mix for about 1 minute. Spread the mixture evenly over the graham cracker base. Cover and freeze for 15 minutes.
Melt chocolate chips and butter together in a glass bowl set over a pot of simmering water. Spread evenly over filling layer. Cover and freeze for 10 minutes.
Cut into squares and enjoy!
- To get 18 slices, use a sharp knife to cut bars into 9 squares (three evenly spaced cuts going horizontally and then vertically). Then cut each of those squares in half.
- You can also use an 11x17 pan for thinner bars.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 162mg | Potassium: 108mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 368IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg