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German Chocolate Fudge
5 from 9 votes

German Chocolate Fudge

German Chocolate Fudge is an easy, decadent holiday candy recipe perfect for gifts! Rich, creamy chocolate fudge with a sweet, chewy, coconut pecan topping!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 40 servings
Calories: 317 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Chocolate Fudge:
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 1 cup butter unsalted
  • 2 cups chocolate chips semi-sweet
  • 2 cups milk chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Coconut Pecan Topping:
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 egg yolk
  • 1/2 cup butter unsalted
  • 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1 cup pecans , chopped

Instructions

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  1. Line a 9x9" baking pan with heavy duty foil and spray with vegetable oil spray.
  2. Add evaporated milk and sugar to a large pot and stir until sugar is dissolved.
  3. Raise heat to high and stir constantly for 8-10 minutes, until sugar mixture reaches between 230-234 degrees on a candy thermometer.
  4. Add in the butter, semi-sweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips and vanilla extract and whisk until glossy and smooth, 2-3 minutes.
  5. Pour mixture into prepared pan and clean the pot.
  6. Add evaporated milk, sugar and egg yolks into cleaned pot on medium-high heat.
  7. Whisk until smooth then cook until mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
  8. Add in the butter, coconut and pecans and whisk together.
  9. Cook 30 seconds until thick and bubbly.
  10. Let mixture cool for 5 minutes then spread it over the fudge and let the fudge set for a minimum of 4 hours.

Nutrition Information

Calories 317kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 39mg (13%) Sodium 37mg (2%) Potassium 125mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 37g (74%) Vitamin A 294IU (6%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 40 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 317

% Daily Value*

Calories 317kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 37mg 2%
Potassium 125mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 37g 74%
Vitamin A 294IU 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.