Nanaimo Bars

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1. 1Start by making the biscuit base. In a bowl, over a pan of simmering water, melt the butter with the sugar and cocoa powder, giving it a stir occasionally until smooth.
2. 2WhiskWhisk in the egg for 2 to 3 mins until the mixture has thickened. Remove from the heat and mix in the biscuit crumbs, coconut and almonds if using, then press into the base of a lined 20cm square tin.
3. 3RestChill for 10 mins.
4. 4For the middle layer, make the custard icing; whisk together the butter, cream and custard powder until light and fluffy, then gradually add the icing sugar until fully incorporated.
5. 5Spread over the bottom layer and chill in the fridge for at least 10 mins until the custard is no longer soft.
6. 6Melt the butterMelt the chocolate and butter together in the microwave, then spread over the chilled bars and put back in the fridge. Leave until the chocolate has fully set (about 2 hrs).
7. 7ServeTake the mixture out of the tin and slice the into squares to serve.