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From: Laurel Dodgen <lkdwillow@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2023 16:07:04 -0800
Subject: [PATCH] Add new recipe "Nanaimo Bars".

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+[[!meta title="Nanaimo Bars"]]
+
+Adapted from the city of Nanaimo, New York Times, and Epicurious
+
+5250 cal/recipe
+
+## Ingredients
+
+### Crust
+
++ 1/2 c unsalted butter
++ 1/4 c white granulated sugar
++ 5 tbsp cocoa powder
++ 1 egg, beaten
++ 1 3/4 c graham cracker crumbs
++ 1 c unsweetened shredded coconut
++ 1/2 c diced nuts
+
+### Creamy Middle
+
++ 3 tbsp unsalted butter
++ 1 1/2 tbsp heavy cream
++ 1 tbsp custard powder (see Note)
++ 1 c confectioners sugar
+
+### Chocolate Topping
+
++ 1 c dark chocolate chips
++ 6 tbsp heavy cream
+
+## Directions
+
++ Line a 8 inch by 8 inch dish with parchment paper.
+ 
+### Crust
+
++ Melt first 3 ingredients in double-boiler.
++ Add egg and stir.
++ Cook until slightly thickened.
++ Remove from heat.
++ Stir in crumbs, coconut, and nuts.
++ Press firmly into prepared dish.
++ Place in freezer while preparing next step.
+
+### Creamy Middle
+
++ Cream all ingredients together.
++ Beat until light and fluffy.
++ Spread evenly over crust.
++ Place in freezer while preparing next step.
+
+### Chocolate Topping
+
++ Melt all ingredients together in double-boiler.
++ Allow to cool slightly.
++ Spread evenly over creamy middle.
+
++ Cool for 1 hour in freezer or 4 hours in refrigerator before slicing.
++ Store in fridge.
+
+## Note
+
++ Custard powder is difficult to find in United States. Vanilla pudding mix (unprepared) can be substituted at 1:1.
+
+[[!tag dessert 'heavy cream' chocolate]]
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