Pumpkin Nanaimo Bars

Bottom Layer:
In a mixing bowl place graham cracker crumbs, crushed sunflower seeds and coconut – stir and set aside.

Into the top of a double boiler add the butter, sugar and cocoa powder and stir over boiling water until melted and combined.

Remove from heat and add in the egg – whisking to ensure it doesn’t scramble! Add this to the dry ingredients and with a fork mix it up.
Press firmly into a 9×9 pan lined with parchment.

Middle Layer:
In the bowl of your mixer beat the butter until smooth. Add in the icing sugar and continue to mix at medium-high speed. Scrape the bowl down.

When adding in the custard powder and spices, mix them together first and then add them into the creamed mixture all at once. Continue to mix.

Finally while still beating, add in the pumpkin puree. Turn to a higher speed and continue to mix until it is well incorporated and fluffy (like buttercream!)

Spread evenly onto crust and refrigerate while you are preparing the top layer.

Top Layer:
Over a double boiler, mix together the butter and chocolate until melted and smooth.

Smooth over the top of the bars and refrigerate at least 1 hour to set.