How to Make Canada Day Nanaimo Bar Cheesecake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Canada Day is a time for celebrating all things Canadian, and what better way to do so than with a delicious and decadent dessert? The Nanaimo Bar is a classic Canadian treat, and this Canada Day Nanaimo Bar Cheesecake takes that iconic flavor to a whole new level. This recipe combines the rich, creamy goodness of a traditional cheesecake with the irresistible taste of a Nanaimo Bar, creating a dessert that is sure to impress and delight your friends and family.

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups crushed chocolate cream-filled sandwich cookies (such as OREO® Cookies)
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup flaked coconut
  • 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup custard powder (such as Bird's® Custard Powder)
  • 4 eggs
  • 6 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Information

  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stir together the cookie crumbs, melted butter, pecans, and coconut in a bowl until the mixture is well combined. Press into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish, and refrigerate while making filling.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar, and custard powder in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, and beat in eggs, 1 at a time, beating each until fully incorporated before adding the next. Layer the filling over the crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the center is almost set, about 40 minutes. Refrigerate the cheesecake until fully cold, at least 3 hours.
  • Melt the semisweet chocolate in a saucepan over very low heat with the cream, and stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended. Pour the chocolate mixture over the cheesecake, spread with a spatula to cover the middle layer, and refrigerate until the topping is firm, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve cold. Store leftovers in refrigerator.
  • Nutrition

    480 cal.

    • Total Fat: 37g
    • Saturated Fat: 21g
    • Cholesterol: 134mg
    • Sodium: 294mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 24g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 62mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 130mg