German Chocolate Fudge
German chocolate fudge delivers rich, creamy chocolate and sweet coconut in every bite, making it the ultimate indulgent treat. This easy recipe creates a delicious, crowd-pleasing dessert perfect for parties, holidays, or anytime you crave something sweet!
Servings: 36 servings
Calories: 207kcal
Ingredients
Fudge
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 14 ounces condensed milk (300-milliliter can)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Frosting
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ¾ cup pecans chopped
- 1½ cups sweetened coconut shredded
Instructions
Fudge
- Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Put the semisweet and milk chocolate chips into a large microwave-safe bowl. Add the condensed milk and vanilla and microwave on high for 1½ minutes, stopping to stir after every 30-second interval. Stir until the chocolate has completely melted.
- Pour the chocolate mixture into the prepared pan using a silicone spatula to spread it out evenly, it will be quite thick. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before adding the frosting.
Frosting
- While the fudge is chilling, whisk together the heavy cream, egg yolks, and sugar in a medium-sized saucepan.
- Place the pan over medium heat and add the butter, stirring until it has melted.
- Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the mixture is bubbly and has thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the pecans and coconut.
- Allow the frosting to cool for 20 minutes before spreading it over the chilled fudge.
- Return the frosted fudge to the refrigerator to chill for an additional hour before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- This recipe would be an excellent choice for homemade holiday gifts. Double the batch and share it with your friends.
- If you don’t want to use a microwave to melt the chocolate, you can use the double boiler method using a heat-resistant glass bowl placed over a saucepan of water. Combine chocolate chips and condensed milk in the glass bowl and heat on the stovetop on low, stirring until the chocolate chips have melted.
- Spray foil with cooking spray to ensure the frosting doesn’t stick to the foil while chilling.
Nutrition
Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 191IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 0.5mg