Nanaimo Bars

Ingredients

• Unsalted butter (2 tablespoons)
• Semi (sweet chocolate - 4 ounces)
• Unsalted butter (1/2 cup, melted)
• Powdered sugar (2 cups)
• Milk (2 cups)
• Custard powder (2 tablespoons)
• Butter (1/2 cup, softened)
• Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
• Egg (1, beaten)
• Granulated sugar (1/4 cup)
• Cocoa powder (1/4 cup)
• Unsalted butter (1/2 cup, melted)
• Shredded coconut (1 cup)
• Graham cracker crumbs (1 1/2 cups)

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, shredded coconut, melted butter, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
2. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x9-inch baking dish.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter, custard powder, and powdered sugar until smooth.
4. Spread the custard mixture evenly over the chocolatey base.
5. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate and 2 tablespoons of butter in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
6. Pour the melted chocolate over the custard layer and spread it out evenly.
7. Refrigerate the Nanaimo bars for at least 2 hours, or until set.
8. Once set, cut into squares and serve.