No-Bake Food for the Gods

No-Bake Food for the Gods
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    12

Decadent and delightful, these no-bake squares are a holiday staple, bringing a touch of effortless elegance to any gathering. Rich, sweet, and incredibly easy to prepare, they're the perfect make-ahead treat that disappears in a flash.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    53 g
  • Cholesterol
    57 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    3 g
  • Saturated Fat
    12 g
  • Sodium
    206 mg
  • Sugar
    45 g
  • Fat
    25 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Line a 9x9 inch baking dish with whole graham crackers, ensuring they fit snugly without overlapping. (5 minutes)

02

Step

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1/2 cup butter, brown sugar, and beaten egg. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. (5 minutes)

03

Step

Remove from heat and stir in graham cracker crumbs, coconut, and chopped walnuts until well combined. (2 minutes)

04

Step

Carefully spread the mixture evenly over the graham cracker base, pressing down gently to ensure it covers the entire surface. (3 minutes)

05

Step

In a mixing bowl, beat together 1/2 cup softened butter, evaporated milk, vanilla custard powder, sifted confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. (5 minutes)

06

Step

Spread the icing evenly over the graham cracker filling. (3 minutes)

07

Step

Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the squares to set completely. (2+ hours)

For a richer flavor, toast the coconut and walnuts before adding them to the filling.
Sifting the confectioners' sugar ensures a smooth and lump-free icing.
These squares are quite sweet, so cutting them into small, bite-sized pieces is recommended.
For easier cutting, let the squares sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before slicing.

America Hermiston

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.0/ 5 ( 4 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Roselyn Murazik

    This is now my go-to recipe for a quick and easy dessert.

  • Milan Homenick

    These are dangerously addictive!

  • Chadd Macejkovic

    These were a huge hit at our holiday party! Everyone raved about them.

  • Mariana Heathcote

    The custard powder really makes a difference in the icing. It's so smooth and creamy.

  • Godfrey Mayert

    I used pecans instead of walnuts and they were delicious!

  • Addie Monahan

    I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. So easy to make!

  • Nicholas Kshlerin

    Next time, I'm going to try adding a layer of chocolate ganache on top.

  • Eldora Doyle

    Freezing them is a great tip. They're perfect straight from the freezer.

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