Name: Nanaimo Bar Pierogies with Warm Custard Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 24 servings, 1 pierogi (31 g) and 1-1/2 Tbsp. (22 mL) sauce each
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter , softened; 2 cups Philadelphia Cream Cheese Product , divided; 2-1/4 cups flour; 3 oz. Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate , melted; 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut; 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts; 3/4 cup sugar , divided; 1 egg , beaten; 1/4 cup Bird's Custard Powder; 2 cups milk; 1 tsp. vanilla

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Beat butter and 3/4 cup cream cheese product in large bowl with mixer until blended. Gradually beat in flour; shape into ball. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 30 min.
Meanwhile, mix remaining cream cheese and chocolate in medium bowl until blended. Add coconut, nuts and 1/4 cup sugar; mix well. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Heat oven to 400ºF. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Use 3-1/2-inch to 4-inch cookie cutter to cut dough into 24 rounds, rerolling scraps as necessary.
Spoon 1 Tbsp. chocolate mixture onto centre of each dough round; brush edge with egg. Fold in half; seal edges with fork. Place on parchment-covered baking sheet; brush with remaining egg.
Bake 18 to 20 min. or until lightly browned.
Mix custard powder and remaining sugar in medium microwaveable bowl until blended. Add milk and vanilla; mix well. Microwave on HIGH 6 min., stirring every 2 min. Serve with pierogies.

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Pierogi filling and custard sauce can be prepared ahead of time; store in separate tightly sealed containers in refrigerator up to 2 days. Heat custard sauce in microwave just before serving. Dough rounds can also be prepared in advance. Store between pieces of parchment in large resealable freezer-weight plastic bag for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature when ready to use.

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Enjoy a serving of this rich and indulgent treat on special occasions.

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24 servings, 1 pierogi (31 g) and 1-1/2 Tbsp. (22 mL) sauce each

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 24 servings, 1 pierogi (31 g) and 1-1/2 Tbsp. (22 mL) sauce each
AMOUNT PER SERVING
Calories	250

% Daily Value
Total fat	16g
Saturated fat	9g
Cholesterol	40mg
Sodium	160mg
Carbohydrate	23g
Dietary fibre	1g
Sugars	12g
Protein	4g

Vitamin A	10 %DV
Vitamin C	0 %DV
Calcium	6 %DV
Iron	6 %DV

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.

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