Nanaimo Bars

• unsalted butter, to grease

Bottom Layer

• 100 g whole almonds, raw
• 100 g graham crackers
• 85 g unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 100 g shredded coconut, unsweetened
• 45 g white sugar
• 30 g cocoa powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 large egg

Middle Layer

• 60 g unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 400 g whole milk
• 70 g white sugar
• 45 g cornstarch
• 6 egg yolks, from large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract, natural, or vanilla bean paste

Top Layer

• 285 g chocolate chips, semi-sweet or dark
• 100 g unsalted butter, cut into pieces