A Maple Walnut Nanaimo Bars Recipe that is tasty as well as quick and easy to make.
Bottom Layer
Melt unsalted butter, sugar and cocoa in top of a double boiler. Add egg and stir to cook and thicken. Remove from heat. Stir in crumbs, nuts and coconut. Press firmly into an ungreased 8 by 8 inch pan.
Middle Layer
Cream butter, cream, custard powder, icing sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cinnamon together well. Beat until light in colour. Spread over bottom layer.
Chocolate Top Layer
Melt chocolate and butter over low heat. Let cool to room temperature. When cooled, but still liquid, spread over the top of the bars. Mark with a knife where you will cut the pieces and put a walnut half onto each portion. Slice when ready to serve.