Nanaimo Bars (no bake dessert)

5 from 2 votes

These Nanaimo Bars are the richest, creamiest dessert ever. One bite and you are going to be hooked!

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Freezing Time45

Total Time1 15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Canadian

Keyword: Nanimo Bars

Servings:

Calories: 295kcal

Author: Echo Blickenstaff

1/2 cup salted butter
1/3 cup brown sugar
3 Tablespoons cocoa powder
1 large egg beaten
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (I put 13 graham crackers in the blender for about 2 minutes)
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

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.