Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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48
servings
1.25 cup

Graham-cracker crumbs

1.25 cup

Pecans

finely ground

1.25 cup

Sweetened coconut

shredded

1.25 cup

Semisweet chocolate pieces

6 tbsp

Unsalted butter

room temperature

3 cup

Confectioners sugar

0.5 cup

Unsalted butter

room temperature

0.33 cup

Maple syrup

8 unit

Semisweet chocolate

minced

1 cup

Heavy cream

2 ounce

White chocolate

minced

Step 1
~21 min

Combine graham cracker crumbs, pecans, shredded coconut, semisweet chocolate pieces, and room temperature butter in a bowl.

Step 2
~21 min

Press this mixture proportionately into the bottom of a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.

Step 3
~21 min

Chill for 30 minutes.

Step 4
~21 min

In a separate bowl, beat confectioners' sugar, room temperature butter, and maple syrup until smooth and creamy.

Step 5
~21 min

Spread the maple cream mixture proportionately over the chilled graham cracker layer.

Step 6
~21 min

Chill until firm, approximately 2 hours.

Step 7
~21 min

Heat the minced semisweet chocolate and heavy cream in a saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth.

Step 8
~21 min

Allow the chocolate mixture to cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.

Step 9
~21 min

Pour the chocolate topping proportionately over the maple layer.

Step 10
~21 min

Chill until the chocolate topping is hard, about 3 hours.

Step 11
~21 min

Heat the minced white chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat until melted.

Step 12
~21 min

Let the white chocolate cool slightly.

Step 13
~21 min

Pour the melted white chocolate into a paper cone.

Step 14
~21 min

Drizzle the white chocolate over the chocolate topping.

Step 15
~21 min

Chill until the white chocolate is set, approximately 10 minutes.

Step 16
~21 min

Cut the bars into 24 two-inch squares.

Step 17
~21 min

Cut each square in half to create 48 bars.

Step 18
~21 min

Freeze or chill before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use high-quality maple syrup for best flavor.

Ensure butter is at room temperature for easy mixing.

Chill each layer thoroughly for clean cuts.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled.

Pair with a glass of milk or coffee.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla ice cream
Fresh berries

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Canada

Cultural Significance

Popular dessert, often associated with Canadian identity.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Thanksgiving
Canada Day

Occasion Tags

Holiday
Party
Dessert

Popularity Score

75/100

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