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German Chocolate Fudge

German Chocolate Fudge

Equipment

  • Pan
  • Bowl
  • Electric Mixer

Ingredients
  

For the fudge:

  • 1 (2 sticks) cup 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 tsp vanilla extract

For the topping:

  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/2 (1 stick) cup unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped

Instructions
 

  • 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!
Keyword Chocolate, Chocolate Fudge, Fudge