5 from 2 votes
German Chocolate Fudge
A quick and easy chocolate fudge that doesn't require a thermometer. Topped with the signature coconut pecan frosting, this fudge is out of this world!
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
48
squares
Calories:
307 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine:
German, American
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter cut into 8 pieces
- 2 cups chocolate chips semi-sweet
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 4 ½ cups sugar
- 1 (12-ounce) evaporated milk can
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
German Chocolate Icing:
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 5 egg yolk
- 6 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 cups coconut sweetened shredded
- 1 ½ cups pecans chopped
Instructions
- Line a 9x13-inch pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper and lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place 1 cup unsalted butter, 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, and 2 cups milk chocolate chips in a large heat-safe bowl and set aside.
- In a large saucepan combine the 4 ½ cups sugar and 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk and bring to a boil over medium-high heat stirring constantly for 10 minutes. Pour the sugar mixture over the chocolate chips and butter.
- Pour the sugar mixture over the chocolate chips and butter. Using an electric mixer whisk the mixture for 3 minutes. Whisk in the 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Spread the chocolate into the prepared pan and let it cool completely before frosting.
- To make the icing, in a medium saucepan stir the 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream, 1 ½ cups sugar, 5 egg yolks, and 6 tablespoons unsalted butter. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Add the 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut and 1 ½ cups chopped pecans and mix well. Let the mixture completely cool before frosting the fudge. Once you put the frosting on refrigerate for an hour so they are easy to cut.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
307kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
46mg
(15%)
Sodium
27mg
(1%)
Potassium
102mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
35g
(70%)
Vitamin A
338IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 48 squares
Amount Per Serving
Calories 307
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 307kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 102mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 338IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.