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German Chocolate Truffles
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German Chocolate Truffles

German Chocolate Truffles are rich, bite-sized confections combining egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, and melted German chocolate, folded together with toasted coconut and pecans. After chilling and shaping, the truffles are coated in milk chocolate and optionally rolled in toasted coconut for added texture.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 30 truffles
Calories: 164 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 large egg yolk
  • 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup butter cubed
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 4 oz. German Chocolate
  • 1 1/4 cups coconut toasted
  • 1 cup pecans toasted
  • 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate for coating
  • 2 T. coconut optional, toasted

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. 
  2. Sprinkle coconut on baking sheet. Place into the oven for about 10 - 15 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool. Do the same with the chopped pecans. Set aside.
  3. In a medium saucepan, add in the egg yolks and sugar. Stir until combined.
  4. Add in the sweetened condensed milk and butter. Place over medium/low heat and let the butter melt.
  5. Once the butter is melted, bump the heat up to medium and let it cook for 15 minutes until it's super thick. 
  6. Remove from the heat and add in the vanilla and german chocolate. Stir until incorporated.
  7. Add in the toasted cocoant and pecans. Stir to combine.
  8. Pour the mixture into a bowl and let sit for about an hour until it holds it's shape when scooped.
  9. Lay out a piece of wax paper. Using a small cookie scoop, scoop out the truffles and place on the wax paper.
  10. Let the truffles sit for at least another hour until it firms up. I let mine sit for a couple of hours.
  11. Roll the truffles between your two palms. Repeat with all of the truffles.
  12. Add the milk chocolate coating chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds and stir. Repeat microwaving and stirring until the chocolate is smooth.
  13. Dip each truffle in the coating chocolate and tap off any excess chocolate. Place onto a clean piece of wax paper.
  14. Top with toasted coconut and let the chocolate harden up. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 164kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Sodium 47mg (2%) Potassium 91mg (2%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 155IU (3%) Vitamin C 0.4mg (0%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 30 truffles

Amount Per Serving

Calories 164

% Daily Value*

Calories 164kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 47mg 2%
Potassium 91mg 2%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 155IU 3%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

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