U.S. Cyster Needs Nanaimo Bar Recipe

Bunnyscott · 12-19-2005, 02:14 AM

Hi Canadian Cysters!

I would like to make these yummy looking treats for Christmas, but I keep finding all different ones on the net.

I would like to get a good recipe.

Thanks and Merry Christmas!!!

BeetleGirl · 12-19-2005, 03:32 AM

Although I haven't used it in a while I find that the No Bake Robin Hood Nanaimo Bar mix kit isn't bad.

Good Luck finding a recipe.

byatchette · 12-19-2005, 02:11 PM

I have one of those in my cupboard right now beetle! They're great!

Ajani · 12-19-2005, 04:42 PM

There are a couple variations. Please stay away from the ones with vanilla pudding in them. Custard powder must be used (the best is Harry Hornes). And the ones that call themselved Nanaimo bars, but are flavoured with things like peanut butter, cherry, or mint. LOL, can you tell that I don't think those belong in the same category as the original Nanaimo bar?

BOTTOM LAYER

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup sugar
5 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg, beaten
1 3/4 cup graham wafer crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
1 cup coconut

Melt first 3 ingredients in top of a double boiler. Add egg and stir to cook and thicken Remove from heat. Stir in crumbs, coconut and nuts. Press firmly into an ungreased 8 X 8 pan.

SECOND LAYER

1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons and 2 tsp. cream
2 tablespoons vanilla custard powder
2 cups icing sugar

Cream butter, cream, custard powder and icing sugar together well. Beat until light. Spread over bottom layer.

THIRD LAYER

4 squares semi-sweet chocolate (1 oz. each)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Melt chocolate and butter over low heat. Cool When cool, but still liquid, pour over second layer and chill in refrigerator.

Bunnyscott · 12-19-2005, 05:50 PM

Thanks ladies!

Beetlegirl I wish they sold that here in the U.S., but they don't have it anywhere near me.

Ajani -- I like that you feel strongly about it. LOL In my cupboard, I have Jell-o Instant Vanilla Pudding (this is apparently a no-no) and I have Jell-o
"Americana Custard" powder. I will look to see if they have another kind at the market, but I'm not sure if they carry Harry Hornes. I like the version you put up because it calls for the thickening of the egg. So many of the recipes I've seen just stir in raw egg and I have reservations about that.

Thanks for the help!

Canadian Kokopelli · 12-21-2005, 11:41 PM

I just mailed two Robin Hood Nanaimo Bar mixes to a couple of cysters on here because I couldn't find a good recipe. Paula, can you let me know how that turns out?

Bunnyscott · 12-21-2005, 11:52 PM

I'm making it tomorrow and I will report back!

Ajani · 12-22-2005, 10:23 PM

I hope it turns out for you.

Canadian Kokopelli · 12-22-2005, 10:50 PM

Ajani, have you used the above recipe?

Adoption Momma · 12-23-2005, 07:24 AM

This sounds similar to a US Southern dessert - Mississippi Mud. It's not as decadent, but here ya go:

Mix 2 small boxes of vanilla instant pudding w/3 cups of milk. Fold in small container of cool-whip. In 9x13 pan, put layer of graham crackers, 1/2 of pudding mix, another layer of graham crackers, the remainder of pudding mixture, another layer of graham crackers and top with chocolate frosting. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.

*There might be some powdered sugar...I would have to double-check the recipe.

Ajani · 12-23-2005, 03:11 PM

I haven't used that one. The one my family uses doesn't really translate well online. It's more of a bit of this and some of that kind of recipe. But the one above is the real deal. It's an authentic version of the dessert.

Canadian Kokopelli · 01-04-2006, 09:10 AM

Paula, did you enjoy it?

Ajani · 01-04-2006, 02:11 PM

I've been afraid to ask, fearing that the recipe flopped.

KlassicalKat · 01-04-2006, 07:40 PM

I'm wondering how it turned out, too!
Now I am thinking of making them!
Can I use Bird's Custard for the custard part? That's the type of custard I envision being used. I think this is available in some of our stores around here and I think you dear Canadian cysters might know what I'm talking about?

Kathryn

Bunnyscott · 01-04-2006, 09:21 PM

I didn't make it! I keep looking at my Graham cracker crumbs and thinking "I really want those Nanaimo Bars," then I look at the scale and think I'd better have some yogurt.

I WILL make them, I promise. Probably for the Superbowl the first week in February so I won't be the ONLY one eating them LOL. I know if I make them now I'll eat the whole durn thing.