Description
This German Chocolate Fudge is a rich, indulgent dessert featuring a chocolatey base topped with a creamy coconut‑pecan frosting. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing treat perfect for holidays or gifting.
Ingredients
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 14 oz (300 mL) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ¾ cup chopped pecans
- 1½ cups shredded sweetened coconut
Instructions
- Line an 8×8‑inch square pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it; set aside.
- In a microwave‑safe bowl, combine semisweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, condensed milk, and vanilla extract.
- Microwave on high for 1½ minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth and melted.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together heavy cream, egg yolks, and sugar.
- Place over medium heat, add butter, and stir until melted.
- Continue cooking and stirring frequently until thick and bubbly (about 10 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped pecans and shredded coconut.
- Let the frosting cool for about 20 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Spread the frosting over the chilled fudge.
- Return to the refrigerator and chill for another hour until fully set.
- Remove from pan using parchment overhang, cut into 1‑inch squares, and serve.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 week or in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.
- Freeze for up to 3 months; thaw in the fridge before serving.
- Do not reheat—serve cold or at room temperature.
- For deeper chocolate flavor, substitute dark chocolate chips.
- For a nut-free version, omit pecans.
- Add sea salt on top for contrast or espresso powder in fudge for intensity.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
