Bringing the ingredients of everyone’s favourite Canadian dessert square into the format of a cheesecake, this Nanaimo Bar Cheesecake is the perfect treat for any time of the year. With a chocolate coconut crust, creamy and rich center, and a layer of chocolate on top, it is not only delicious, but a beautiful cake to serve to family, friends and guests.
ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
Cheesecake
Topping
directions
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
For the Graham Cracker Crust, mix together graham cracker crumbs, almonds, coconut, cocoa powder, and sugar in a medium bowl. Add melted butter and stir until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch or 10-inch springform pan. Bake for 8 minutes at 350°F. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
For the Cheesecake, in the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and custard powder for about 2 minutes, until smooth and creamy. Add the sour cream and beat until combined. While mixing on medium speed, add the eggs, one at a time, until just blended.
Pour the cheesecake batter on top of the cooled crust. Use a rubber spatula or spoon to smooth it into an even layer. Bake cheesecake for 55-70 minutes or until the center is almost set. Cool cheesecake uncovered for 1 hour at room temperature. Then cover and refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 2 hours.
For the topping In a small saucepan on low heat, stir together chocolate and butter, until just melted. Pour the chocolate over the cheesecake and smooth into an even layer with a spatula. Return the cheesecake to the fridge to chill for at least 1 hour.
Use a knife to loosen the chilled cheesecake from the rim of the springform pan, then remove the rim. Using a clean sharp knife, cut into slices for serving.
Tip: For neat slices, wipe the knife clean and dip into warm water between each slice.
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