Mirage Recipe
Prep: 25 mins (plus chilling)
Cook: 5 mins
Serves: 8-10 servings
Creamy, chocolatey, and nostalgic, this Nanaimo Pie is the ultimate Canadian classic reimagined. While it’s always a welcome treat over the holidays, this pie is made to share with friends and family on any occasion. Your loved ones will be oh-so excited to revisit a childhood dessert, especially if it’s homemade. Slice it up, and enjoy the dreamy blend of salty and sweet in every bite.
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Ingredients
Crust
1/2 cup
Mirage Margarine (softened)
5 tbsp
cocoa powder
1/4 cup
white sugar
1
large egg, beaten
1 3/4 cup
graham cracker crumbs
1 1/2 cup
flaked coconut
Filling
1/2 cup
Mirage Margarine, softened
3 tbsp
heavy cream
2 tbsp
custard powder
2 cups
powdered sugar
Chocolate Topping
4 (1 oz) squares
semisweet baking chocolate
2 tsp
Mirage Margarine
1/2 tsp
flaky salt
Directions
Crust
Set a heatproof bowl over a pot of gently simmering water. Add the Mirage Margarine, cocoa powder, and white sugar, and whisk until melted and smooth.
Whisk in the beaten egg and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens (about 2-3 minutes), then remove from the heat.
Stir in the graham cracker crumbs and coconut. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan to create a pie crust. Place in your fridge to chill while you prepare the filling.
Filling
In a bowl, beat the Mirage Margarine with the heavy cream and custard powder until light and fluffy, then add the confectioners’ sugar and continue mixing until smooth.
Spread the filling evenly over the chilled crust and refrigerate to set.
Chocolate Topping
Melt the semisweet chocolate and Mirage Margarine in a heatproof bowl over a pot of gently simmering water. Pour over the chilled filling and spread into an even layer.
Top with a sprinkle of flaky salt, then chill in the fridge until the chocolate is set.
