Nanaimo Bar

Side note before we get started...if you can't find custard powder, instant pudding mix works just fine!

1/2 cup butter, softened      
1/4 cup white sugar
5 TBS unsweetend cocoa butter
1 egg, beaten
1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds (optional)

1/2 cup butter softened
3 TBS heavy cream
2 TBS custard powder (or instant pudding)
2 cups confectioners' sugar

4 (1 ounce) squares semi sweet baking schocolate
2 tsp butter

1. in the top of a double broiler, combine 1/2 cup butter, white sugar and cocoa powder. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Beat in the egg, stirring until thick, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in the graham cracker crumbs, coconut and almonds. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 8x8 pan,
2. For the middle layer, cream together 1/2 cup butter, heavy cream and custard powder until light and fluffy.  Mix in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over the bottom layer in the pan. Chill to set.
3. While the second layer is chilling, melt the semisweet chocolate and 2 teaspoons butter together in the microwave or over low heat.  Spread over the chilled bars. Let the chocolate set before cutting into squares.