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INGREDIENTS

For the fudge:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

2 cups milk chocolate chips

4 1/2 cups sugar

1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the topping:

1 cup evaporated milk

1 cup granulated sugar

3 egg yolks

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut

1 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped

PREPARATION

To make the fudge:

Grease a 9×13-inch pan with butter or nonstick spray. Set aside.

Place the cut up 2 sticks of butter and chocolate chips in a large bowl. Set aside.

Add sugar and evaporated milk to a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring constantly for 10 minutes. Pour mixture over butter and chocolate chips.

Beat mixture for 3 minutes with an electric mixer. Add vanilla extract and beat until incorporated.

Spread mixture into prepared pan and smooth out top as needed. Chill 1 hour before topping with icing.

To make the topping:

Combine evaporated milk, sugar, and egg yolks in a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and cook until mixture thickens, 6-8 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in coconut and nuts.

Let mixture cool before spreading evenly over fudge. Slice, serve, and enjoy!