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German Chocolate Fudge


  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 squares 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the perfect German Chocolate Fudge – a creamy chocolate base topped with luscious coconut-pecan icing. A must-have dessert for chocolate lovers!


Ingredients

Scale

Fudge Base:

  • 16 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 cups milk chocolate chips
  • 4 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

German Chocolate Icing:

  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 5 egg yolks
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups sweetened angel hair coconut
  • 1 cup toasted chopped pecans

Instructions

Fudge Base

  1. Place butter and both types of chocolate chips into a large bowl.
  2. In a medium saucepan, heat sugar and evaporated milk over medium heat, stirring constantly for 10 minutes.
  3. Pour the sugar mixture over the butter and chocolate.
  4. Use an electric mixer to beat for 3 minutes until smooth.
  5. Add vanilla extract and mix to combine.
  6. Spread the mixture evenly into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

German Chocolate Icing

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, sugar, egg yolks, and butter.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the coconut and toasted pecans.
  4. Let the icing cool for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Spread evenly over the fudge.

Finishing

  1. Let the fudge set fully in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

  • For nut-free fudge, omit the pecans or use sunflower seeds.
  • Use dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor.
  • Store the fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for 1 week.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Boiling, Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square
  • Calories: 280-300 kcal
  • Sugar: 25-30g
  • Sodium: 50-75mg
  • Fat: 15-18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8-10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5-7g
  • Carbohydrates: 30-35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3-4g
  • Cholesterol: 50-60mg