Nanaimo Bars

A delicious dessert said to have originated in British Columbia. Good job, Canada!

Crust
½ c unsalted butter
¼ c sugar
5 T cocoa
1 egg beaten
1 ¼ c graham wafer crumbs
½ c finely chopped almonds
1 c coconut

Melt first 3 ingredients in top of double boiler. Add egg and stir until smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in crumbs, coconut, and nuts. Press firmly into an ungreased 8 x 8 pan.

Filling
½ c unsalted butter
2 T and 2 t cream
2 T vanilla pudding powder
2 c powdered sugar

Cream butter, cream, pudding powder, and powdered sugar together well. Beat until light. Spread over bottom layer.

Icing
4 squares semi-sweet chocolate (1 oz. each)
2 T unsalted butter

Melt chocolate and butter over low heat. Cool. Once cool, but still liquid, pour over second layer and chill in refrigerator. Yields 20 servings.