Nanaimo Bars - Non-perishable substitute? dessert

I was hoping to make some Nanaimo bars and send them to relatives in Serbia - but is there a way to make them using substitutes for the perishable ingrediants (butter, eggs, etc.). I know it wouldn't taste the same, but is it possible to come even close?

The bars are found here ( http://ift.tt/1o1Uhst ) and I copied the recipe from it below.

Ingredients:

**Bottom Layer **

* 1/2 cup unsalted butter (European style cultured) * 1/4 cup sugar * 5 tablespoons cocoa * 1 egg beaten * 1 1/4 cup graham wafer crumbs * 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds * 1 cup coconut 

Second Layer *

* 1/2 cup unsalted butter * 2 tablespoons cream PLUS * 2 teaspoons cream * 2 tablespoons vanilla custard powder * 2 cups icing sugar 

**Third Layer **

* 4 squares semi-sweet chocolate (1 oz. each) * 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 

Directions:

Bottom Layer

Melt first 3 ingredients in top of double boiler. Add egg and stir to cook and thicken. Remove from heat. Stir in crumbs, coconut, and nuts. Press firmly into an ungreased 8" x 8" pan.

Second Layer

Cream butter, cream, custard powder, and icing sugar together well. Beat until light. Spread over bottom layer.

Third Layer

Melt chocolate and butter overlow heat. Cool. Once cool, but still liquid, pour over second layer and chill in refrigerator.

This recipe for Nanaimo Bar (Official) serves/makes 24 bars.

Any input is much appreciated.

Submitted November 02, 2014 at 01:29AM by Ninja250rCanada http://ift.tt/1o1Uhsy dessert