Along with enjoying the many clinics and rail hops, out-of-town guests at Steam on the Prairies got their first taste of a Canadian delicacy, Nanaimo Bars.
They were good sports about it. Maybe all the potato salad and pulled pork lulled them into a sense of security. But, after a few bites, they realized they weren't just eating a chocolate cookie. There were some definite mumblings - "Coconut? Whipped cream?" - while they ate dessert. They even asked a few locals "What's in this?"
So, to answer their questions, and to add a little something to everyone else's files, here's the recipe.
Nanaimo Bars
Bottom Layer:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
1 egg, beaten
1 1/4 cups graham wafer crumbs
1 cup coconut
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
Melt first 3 ingredients in the 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 8x8 inch pan.
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Second layer:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3 tablespoons cream
2 tablespoons vanilla custard powder (Bird's is available on most stores)
2 cups icing sugar
Cream ingredients together. Beat until light. Spread over bottom layer.
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Third layer:
4 (1 oz.) squares semi-sweet chocolate
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Melt chocolate and butter over low heat or in microwave. Cool. When cooled but still liquid pour over second layer. Chill in refrigerator. Cut into bars.
Have a great day. How can you miss - you're in Winnipeg!
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