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Nanaimo BarThe Nanaimo bar is a Canadian layered dessert composed of a graham...
Nanaimo BarThe Nanaimo bar is a Canadian layered dessert composed of a graham cracker crust, a middle layer of custard or biscuit, and a top layer of chocolate ganache. It is named after the city of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, where it is thought to have been invented.The Nanaimo bar's history is shrouded in mystery, with multiple families members, cafes, and factories claiming to have invented the dessert. One of the first known commercial manufacturers was Carmie Snelgrove of Nanaimo, who began selling the bars at her bakery, Carmie's Taste of Nanaimo, as early as 1955. Dairy Queen claims to have added the Nanaimo bar to its menu in 1960, but it is unclear whether this occurred before or after Snelgrove started selling the bars.To prepare the Nanaimo bar, graham crackers are crushed into crumbs and mixed with melted butter and a little bit of sugar. This mixture is pressed into a baking pan and baked until it is firm. The custard or biscuit layer is made by mixing together evaporated milk, sugar, vanilla, and egg yolks. This mixture is then poured over the graham cracker crust and returned to the oven to bake. Finally, the chocolate ganache is made by mixing together chocolate, butter, and cream, and poured over the custard or biscuit layer. The entire bar is allowed to cool before being cut into pieces and served.The Nanaimo bar has become a classic Canadian treat, with many cafes and pastry shops selling their own versions of the dessert. In recent years, the Nanaimo bar has also become popular in other countries, such as Australia and the United States, where they are often sold in ice cream shops and bakeries.Over the years, many variations on the classic Nanaimo bar have been developed. These include bars with a different type of cookie crust (such as Oreos or animal crackers), bars with a different type of filling (such as jam or Nutella), and bars with a different type of chocolate coating (such as white chocolate or dark chocolate). Some versions also include toppings such as sprinkles or nuts.The Nanaimo bar has become an important part of Vancouver Island's culture, with the city of Nanaimo even holding an annual Nanaimo Bar Festival to celebrate the dessert. The festival includes events such as a Nanaimo bar baking competition, a tasting event where attendees can try different versions of the bar, and a fundraiser for local charities. The Nanaimo bar has also been mentioned in popular culture, including in the television shows MasterChef Canada and Schitt's Creek, and the book The Great Canadian Food Book.
