These bars are Canadian in origin, but are a twist on the classic, which originated in the BC city of Nanaimo. Instead of a custard center, this version has a layer of ice cream (I went with Jeni’s Salty Caramel).

If I’m being honest, I prefer just eating the ice cream on its own. But I’m one of those people that doesn’t like ice cream cake either – the contrast in texture and temperature bother me.

Still, if I ever make it to Nanaimo, I’d be up for sampling some of the different versions on the Nanaimo Bar Trail.

For the recipe and to see how the other Baked Sunday Mornings bakers fared, head over to Baked Sunday Mornings.

• Nanaimo Ice Cream Bars (Baked Occasions, p. 138)