Nanaimo Bar Recipe | Quick, Easy and Crazy Delicious | Cupcake Jemma

[@kbell2247]

I have lived in Nanaimo nearly my whole life - happy to see our favourite treats have made it across the pond!!

[@kyrvhy]

Yay Nanaimo. One of our best national deserts. Dane, you are a Star.

[@JessicaW590]

Another Canadian (Ontario) here! It makes my heart happy seeing these on your channel 💕☺️

[@sashineb.2114]

Hello from Canada. We have these Nanaimo Bar treats everywhere. Glad you've discovered them.

[@KateS1980]

I live 100km from Nanaimo (in Victoria)! Love that you’re baking our famous Island treats across the pond ❤️

[@CupcakeJemma]

Woohoo! They're seriously delicious treats Kate!

[@KateS1980]

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[@sashineb.2114]

@@CupcakeJemma Another of our Canadian desserts that you might enjoy is the butter tart. It doesn't taste like butter, but that's one of the ingredients. I've always referred to them as just "tarts". My grandmother and mother made them all of the time, and they have to be my all-time favourite.

[@tikity-boo6225]

I love nanaimo bars ... my fav treat!!

[@daniellemeuleman2398]

My husband’s absolute favourite! So for his birthday I made him a Nanaimo Bar inspired cake. Everyone said it was the best chocolate cake ever. As a Canadian it was very exciting to see this!

[@rl7308]

Thank you Dane for pronouncing Nanaimo correctly 👏👏👍

[@hanjoyable]

I know what I'll be baking this afternoon! For another amazing Canadian treat that I think will suit your British tastes, try butter tarts! Nuts or no nuts (controversial), raisins or no raisins (VERY controversial), butter tarts are absolute heaven ❤

[@CupcakeJemma]

Butter tarts sound like a bit of me! Can you tell us a bit more about them...

[@Dana-cv1gf]

@@CupcakeJemma They are fabulous! Originated in Ontario, Canada and I am sure they must be the official Ontario goodie because you can get them everywhere in Ontario. They are a Canadian staple. They are made with butter, eggs, brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla and poured into pastry tart shells and baked. You can add raisins, pecans, walnuts, chocolate chips etc to the batter.

[@hanjoyable]

@@CupcakeJemma Hahaha, of course! Invented about 120 years ago in Barrie, Ontario they're mini tarts (muffin sized or smaller) made with a short crust pastry. The absolutely divine filling is gooey and caramel-y, composed mostly of brown sugar and butter with egg, vanilla and heavy cream. The fillings and consistency become very polarizing... some prefer a runny filling, others like theirs firm, some like their tarts studded with nuts (especially walnuts) or raisins while for many, plain is best. There are also many more creative variations popping up lately such as toffee, coconut or chocolate. Ask any Canadian about quintessential Canadian foods, and usually these are near the top of the list behind beer and poutine 😉 PS: yours was the first channel I subscribed to when I joined youtube! Lots of love! 💛💛💛

[@celina.arline]

I’m from Barrie and grew up eating butter tarts but only recently learned they originated here! So fun!

[@ceslestrialfairy]

@@CupcakeJemma A lot of recipes also call for a bit of regular white vinegar it cuts the sweetness. Recipes are based down from grandmothers! I have my gramma's and there had been actual literal fights over who get to take them home after christmas dinner in my family! We're raisin's family, no nuts, but it needs the vinegar!

[@hengwin]

OMG that pink faucet! LOVE.

[@CupcakeJemma]

HAHA! YES! It is seriously dreamy!

[@annaRemus1989]

Dane, why are you so pleasant to hear? it's like an ASMR or a sedative track. thank you for another great receipt for those who cannot bake!

[@debbiecraig9946]

🇨🇦 Canadian sweet treat from Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

[@KateS1980]

Love from Victoria!

[@jillianrh9996]

Is it silly I got excited just to hear Canada and my home province on Cupcake Jemma? 😅🥰🇨🇦

[@julielytton6097]

You are simply delightful to watch. What an amazing recipe. I'm very excited to try this come Saturday. Yay!! Thank you for the beautiful recipe.

[@CupcakeJemma]

You're very welcome Julie!

[@victoriagray5661]

OMG!!! They look awesome , I never thought you could use custard powder for buttercream. You learn something new each day. 😀😀

[@CupcakeJemma]

Haha you really do! It tastes pretty damn good!

[@ALYG139]

Dane you are a delight to watch i love your baking videos thankyou for sharing this video these look amazing well done

[@littlelambinparadise]

As a Canadian I am so happy this is a recipe done on this channel. I really feel like England and Canada have a type of bond idk.

[@carrieharris9470]

Cupcake Jemma and Dane, I just made these today and they are so delicious and decadent. I love them so much. You guys are so great!

[@cocoj126]

Thank you Dane. You're style is just as enjoyable and infectious as Jemma and Sally's. These look delicious.

[@asdfjkl1673]

seeing a canadian favourite on here is everything yay!

[@kristalcuthill1338]

Super excited to see a fabulous Canadian dessert featured here! ❤

[@KateS1980]

Canada represent!

[@CupcakeJemma]

Woohoo!

[@terrymovold4364]

@@KateS1980 Alberta representing, with 50+ years making these delectable treats!

[@paulettemulholland3551]

Made this yesterday & my husband loved it. Love all your shows. Wish I could visit your shop but we live in Florida. Couldn’t find custard powder so I used instant vanilla pudding powder. Came out perfectly!

[@celina.arline]

Love love love Nanaimo bars!

[@AnnAnonyme]

I'm from Vancouver, Canada - as a nut-free alternate, my mom uses finely minced glacé cherries instead of walnuts. It also helps prevent the base from being too dry.

[@greatboniwanker]

Wow - Oh WoW!

[@elizabethjardine5095]

Visited your shop in Soho while visiting my brother and bought some Nanaimo bars delicious 😋

[@sherriw7673]

Love that you love them! Perfect amount of layer quantities. I make them every holiday season:)

[@jujubees]

Love your energy Dane!!!

[@loripominville8207]

I make these all the time around Christmas. They’re delicious. Being from Canada I’m very proud of them! I’m curious to see how Dane makes them. I’m sure they’ll be delicious. Everything on Cupcake Jemma is!

[@KateS1980]

Greetings from Victoria!

[@CupcakeJemma]

Thanks so much Lori! If you recreate these ones, make sure to tag us over on Insta!

[@mariodominguez8085]

Cool.. and easy tanks guys

[@marycastellano7209]

Watching from the Philippines Thank you for sharing ❤️😋

[@MsSmallvillelover]

One of my fave treats ! They are the best on the bc ferries !

[@carrieharris9470]

Dane, I think you and Gemma are awesome. Those Nanaimo bars look decadent and very delicious. I can't wait to make them and eat them. Once I get the custard powder I will make them. Love you guys.

[@gaylynyoung6387]

I love it! Dane made them correctly! There was a recipe in an American newspaper about a year or so ago and they had the proportions all wrong. I live about half an hour from Nanaimo. It was stupidly exciting to see Nanaimo bars made in the UK. BTW, there’s also a Pemberton not far away as well. It’s near Whistler, the ski resort.

[@richardsmith2890]

OMG You legend!! I need to get to your shop!! I LOVE NANIMO bars and miss them since I moved home from Canada

[@Fouralifetime]

Made some yesterday for my homeschool cooking class called World Flavors. I'm originally from Canada and love making these to share with friends and family! They look and taste so good!

[@cherylsuds7882]

Just came across this, I’ve made these hundreds of times. One of my favourites. I was looking for a tour of one of your shops.🇨🇦💕👍

[@ClaireWill71uk]

Try Custard powder in Sandwich biscuits/cookies, with Rhubarb jam…for the most decadent rhubarb custard cookies. This custard buttercream would be a great complimentary filling too. Birds custard powder is a must have in any kitchen.

[@lisec131]

Another Canadian fan (Vancouver). Love the channel! The can of Bird's custard brings back so many childhood memories. Of course my mom made the best Nanaimo bars but Dane's look delicious!

[@adrianobueno6984]

This one looks amazingly delicious!

[@CupcakeJemma]

Thanks Adriano!

[@Hoffiline71]

I LOOOOOVE the new prep kitchen 😍 I might need a kitchen makeover at home 💪😎

[@aimee1177]

Never heard of these before, they look delicious.

[@mariaspastryideas]

I just love that guy!!! Dane you are my favourite! I always try your recipes! You make them look like soooo simple to make...Of course I am obsessed with Jemma's channel but I think you give freshness and good vibes! All of you guys! Keep up the good work!

[@auntiedough2488]

These are part of every family gathering. My hubby loves them but they hurt my teeth - way too sweet. But it’s fun to see you making a Canadian classic! 🇨🇦. Butter tarts are waaaaaay yummier 😉

[@mindfulbaking]

Butter tarts? I will investigate as they sound amazing!

[@FCHappyBaking]

Never tried this before. Looks delicious!

[@parveenaktar7687]

Just about to try, wish me luck 🤪🤪

[@ryanking9954]

These really are amazing! A colleague brought them into work about 10 years ago and I asked for the recipe. I have only made them a handful of times since for special events like birthdays and they are always inhaled! I knew they as “river deep bars” and had no idea they were Canadian until a couple of years ago ☺️

[@Hierro330]

It looks delicious!! And that buttercream custard 😍 I bet you can cupcake that with a chocolate cupcake, custard buttercream, and a nutty crust topping ❤

[@CupcakeJemma]

Absolutely - that sounds delish!

[@mindfulbaking]

Yea we should totally do this!

[@juha1704]

I love these so much! I buy them at the local bakery here in northern Washington because we're so close to Canada!

[@bsquires7927]

I make this for Christmas every year. A great Canadian treat!👍

[@yaminohere]

As a Canadian, as these are in our grocery stores a lot, you can also see ones that have mint custard cream, and strawberry custard cream in bars as well :D I did once see an orange cream custard one, but didn't try it so no clue how it tastes. Nanaimo bars are such a staple here, that even our Mcdonald's sells Nanaimo bar mcflurries around the summer time :P It's honestly my fav dessert bar.

[@Carstley63]

Oh yes indeed! Fellow Canadian here …. Have you tried a Bailey’s Nanaimo?!?! Omgeeeee!!! 😋😋😋

[@AvatarEric]

Big fan of your NYCookies, especially the ones with a gooey centre. Perhaps you could make a Nanaimo bar inspired NYCookie!! The custard can be the gooey centre and the cookie would be chocolate graham and coconut with optional semi sweet chocolate chips to represent the top layer of the Nanaimo bar. Love from Canada

[@ericaswain7292]

Hello from Duncan, BC just 45 mins south of Nanaimo!

[@paean109]

mmmmmmm , Nanaimo Bars are one of my favourite desserts... My mom made them all the time and hers were so delicious. Instead of using custard powder, she used vanilla pudding powder..

[@christinemoore7704]

I need to make this thanks Dane 😀

[@Life-of-renii]

Love you DANE!!!!❤❤❤❤😍😍😍😍

[@chantelle6317]

Looks amazing 🤩

[@hannahmurray1773]

Loving the simple custard buttercream! I’m planning an apple crumble cupcake idea and this buttercream would be perfect although part of me feels I should try the crème mousseline.

[@tinycookingofficial7403]

*_This cake so wonderful! Who agree with me?_* 😋😋

[@rabiazeeshan5599]

Amaaaaaaazing

[@saraatppkdotpt8140]

Happy to watch another upload :)

[@SM-ce1uy]

This guy's skin is so flawless

[@deborahholcombe6598]

that looks yum

[@mafidasilva4925]

Omg I've never heard of this dessert before! But sounds delicious 😋☺️ live the studio can't wait for more recipes and to try this one too! 💓💖 Love you guys ✨✨

[@CupcakeJemma]

Haha a lil sneaky peak at the studio there.. its coming along!

[@mafidasilva4925]

@@CupcakeJemma oh wow Jemma your reply has been the highlight of my day ☺️ I love you guys and you inspire me soo much!! I'm 14 I love to bake and I'd love to have a bakery or be a professional cake decorator when I'm older! I've been to your bakery a few times it's my go-to place whenever I'm in London!!

[@debycox8722]

I have never seen/used custard powder before, but that is on my shopping list today!! Thanks for the recipe and inspiration 💕

[@CupcakeJemma]

You will love these Debs!

[@lisamoore6804]

Luckily I've seen enough videos from the UK (food related) I know what custard powder is, whether or not I can find in the US is another thing, lol.

[@andromedastern8812]

💛💜❤️💚💙 my husband loved millionary shortbread. Now I know what I make next for him

[@CupcakeJemma]

Hopefully he likes these just as much!

[@andromedastern8812]

@@CupcakeJemma I'll let you know 😘

[@Caine7ify]

Today, nanaimo, tomorrow, beaver tails

[@terrymovold4364]

🤣 Oh boy! THAT'S gonna confuse the hell out of a bunch of people lol Alberta, Canada, home of many, many real beavers represents!

[@YouAgn3]

Looks delish! Dane should do more videos, he’s a natural in front of the camera. Thank you for recipe perhaps I’ll have a bash with the grandies

[@daniellestolys6951]

Thank you from Canada...had these all my life .. can't wait to try this recipe! Was wondering if I could OMIT the walnuts (nut allergy) or could just increase the coconut by 80g

[@terrymovold4364]

As a fellow Canadian who's been eating them for 55+ years, and making them for about 50 years, there's no problem omitting the nuts. Be careful if adding an equal amount of extra coconut though as it absorbs moisture & could make the base too crumbly. If you want an extra punch of chocolate, maybe add a 50/50 mix of chocolate chips or chunks and coconut . From Alberta, Canada!

[@JackieWarner13]

I'm visiting in England next month for first time & I'm totally going to crumbs & doilies for some yummy snacks! 🥰🥰

[@dianafeist7710]

These look amazing! In case you're looking for a new recipe: I recently tried the Peruvian Alfajores and absolutely loved them!! Would love to see them on your channel too 🤗

[@hasnabam263]

Hi ! Looks delicious 😋!

[@CupcakeJemma]

Thanks!

[@hasnabam263]

@@CupcakeJemma your welcome

[@kakesnmoresummerston7630]

Awesome 👌

[@yashvardhanchaudhary8799]

Omg your eyes and eyebrows!!! I cant even ❤️❤️😭😭 you’re so handsome

[@LedaSBotelho]

That looks absolutely devine!!! Okay Dane.... Still waiting on my piece..... 🤷

[@pjesf]

Personality for DAYS❤️

[@shelly6123]

I’m glad to hear that I could use peanuts instead of walnuts, since I’m allergic to tree nuts. I don’t like coconut, can I make it without the coconut? Your new space looks great!

[@deeharrison3036]

I love watching you make delicious treats! I need to ask- Would you say it was more like 7 level tablespoons of custard powder. I don't want to mess them up! Thanks Dane! Also so glad we can get hobnobs here in the USA!

[@nobodyknows6910]

Wow! Easy just like S'mores

[@Arlo.x.x]

hi thanks for another great recipe 😊❤,,.. Is it 70% or 85% dark chocolate?...and is it unsalted butter? Thank you ❤

[@elizabethcamillo7641]

OMG, a cooking demo by the Duke of Hastings! PS. I love your eyebrows! Otherwise, I will definitely be making these for my family.

[@Alextodd007]

Hello Elizabeth

[@mmakomanyatja5213]

Dean thank you so much that's a bonus

[@annchapman8130]

I live in Nanaimo! We have a Nanaimo Bar Trail where people can go on an adventure around our city and try all sorts of different interpretations of the Nanaimo Bar - including Nanaimo Bar cupcakes, cocktails, ice cream, deep fried Nanaimo Bar…! So delicious!

[@jackiemartin18]

Love the recipes and will definitely try to make them for my family. But can you PLEASE give us some lovely cake/biscuits recipes that is suitable for a diabetic. So I can enjoy my own baking

[@robertrush6985]

Is the dedicated coconut sweetened or unsweetened?

[@user-zw7sz8fd5w]

Can you make a strawberry tart!!

[@miscmail21A]

We don't get custard powder 😟.. any substitute I could use?

[@xsuburbanxheartx]

if it helps, you can use dry vanilla pudding mix instead! 😊

[@miscmail21A]

@@xsuburbanxheartx aww thank you will try it out ❤️

[@CraftingWithJeff]

I've seen recipes that replace the coconut with quick cook oats since a lot of people don't like coconut (myself included). Thanks for sharing the classic version and even though I'm in the US and could use graham crackers, I can also get Hob Nobs relatively easily and will be trying that since I love Hob Nobs.

[@terrymovold4364]

Sorry to tell you (NOT), but they're NOT Nanaimo Bars if you're substituting oats for the coconut and Hob Nobs for the Graham wafers. A Canadian who's been eating them for 55+ years, & making them for 50+ years 🇨🇦

[@JessicaTangCuteShihTzuPuppy]

Can I use freshly grated coconut?

[@tylerzuber8893]

Omg. My life is complete.

[@E99-w5n]

You look incredible, I wish I had brows like that

[@forgeustiss6667]

There is a bakery in Nanaimo that sells bars in a huge variety of flavours.

[@purelysan]

i was JUST walking the mini egg cookie vids

[@yaowsers77]

does this have to be refrigerated?

[@only1rena95]

Am I the only one that doesn’t like the change in content on Gemma’s page. It’s used to be so genuine and seeing Gemma was just so great

[@dedehart7189]

Growing up my mom made these as our special camping treat, we called them fudge meltaways. It wasn't until I lived in Vancouver that I found out they we called Nanaimo bars. Still a family favorite!!!

[@GodMother.]

Could l please ask what we can use instead of Nuts. Want to try these but need to have No nuts At all.

[@rl7308]

No reason why you couldn't, texture would suffer but not insurmountable.

[@nobodyknows6910]

The custard powder is raw?

[@tiffanycummings5649]

Hello from Aus 😊 I made these today and while they are delicious I did find the buttercream filling to be too intense personally, I think alternatively a more custard like filling would hit the spot and not feel so sickly.

[@yaowsers77]

what is custard powder? i don't think i've ever seen it here in the states...