Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy delight of Irish Cream Nanaimo Bars, a no-bake treat that combines the iconic Canadian dessert with the decadent flavor of Irish cream liqueur. These layered bars feature a chocolatey base infused with coconut and walnuts, topped with a luscious Irish cream frosting and a smooth chocolate layer. Perfect for any occasion—be it holiday gatherings or casual get-togethers—these bars can be made ahead of time and stored in your freezer for a quick indulgence. Experience the delightful blend of flavors and textures that will undoubtedly impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 8 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 beaten eggs
- 2 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup walnuts (chopped)
- 4 1/2 cups icing sugar
- 1/2 cup Irish cream liqueur
Instructions
- For the base layer, melt butter, sugar, and cocoa in a saucepan. Stir in beaten eggs until cooked, then mix in graham cracker crumbs, coconut, and walnuts. Press into a lined baking pan.
- For the middle layer, beat butter, icing sugar, and Irish cream until smooth. Spread over the cooled base layer and chill.
- Melt remaining chocolate chips with Irish cream for the topping. Spread over the chilled frosting layer.
- Chill until set before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg