Nanaimo Bar Parfaits

A deconstructed Nanaimo Bar in parfait form. Layers of chocolate crumb, creamy custard, and rich ganache served in individual glasses for a lighter, more elegant dessert.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Calories

665

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£1.32

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Ingredients

Servings

1cupChocolate Wafer Cookies(Finely crushed)

£1.20

3tablespoonsUnsalted Butter(Melted)

£0.25

0.3cupGranulated Sugar

£0.08

0.3cupCustard Powder

£0.15

2cupsMilk

£0.50

0.5cupHeavy Cream

£0.75

4ouncesSemi-Sweet Chocolate(Chopped)

£1.50

0.3cupHeavy Cream(For Ganache)

£0.75

0.3cupPowdered Sugar

£0.10

Total Cost

£5.28

£1.32 per serving

The Method

1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a medium bowl, combine the crushed chocolate wafer cookies, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix well until evenly moistened.
3
Press the mixture into a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until slightly firm. Let cool completely and then crumble into smaller pieces.
4
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the custard powder and a small amount of milk (about 1/4 cup) to form a smooth paste.
5
Add the remaining milk and heavy cream to the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in the powdered sugar until smooth.
6
For the ganache, place the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Heat the 1/4 cup of heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 1 minute to soften the chocolate. Whisk until smooth and glossy.
7
To assemble the parfaits, layer the chocolate crumb, custard, and ganache in individual glasses. Repeat layers as desired, ending with a layer of ganache on top.
8
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (175g)

665 kcal / 2782 kJ

Carbs

57.7g

22% of RDA

Fat

45.3g

65% of RDA

Protein

8.8g

18% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

1.7 g

6% of RDA

Sugar

41.3 g

46% of RDA

Sodium

167 mg

7% of RDA

Saturated Fat

27.4 g

137% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate for the ganache.

Add a sprinkle of shredded coconut or chopped nuts to the chocolate crumb layer for extra texture.

If you don't have custard powder, you can use cornstarch instead. Use 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and increase the sugar to 1/3 cup.

For easier layering, allow the custard and ganache to cool slightly before assembling the parfaits.

Garnish with a dusting of cocoa powder or chocolate shavings before serving.

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