German Chocolate Fudge

German Chocolate Fudge

Serves 10-12

Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (30 minutes active, 1 hour inactive)

RECIPE

INGREDIENTS:

For the Fudge:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) 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 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Topping:

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

PREPARATION

Creating the Fudge:

1. Begin by greasing a 9×13-inch pan with either butter or nonstick spray, then set it aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine the 2 sticks of cut-up butter and both types of chocolate chips. Set this mixture aside.
3. In a saucepan, bring together the granulated sugar and evaporated milk. Over medium heat, let it come to a boil, continuously stirring for about 10 minutes.
4. Pour the hot sugar and milk mixture over the butter and chocolate chips in the large bowl.
5. With an electric mixer, beat the mixture for 3 minutes until it becomes smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and continue to beat until well combined.
6. Spread this fudge mixture evenly into the prepared 9×13-inch pan, smoothing the top as needed. Allow the fudge to chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour before adding the topping.

Preparing the Topping:

7. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the evaporated milk, granulated sugar, and egg yolks. Bring this mixture to a boil, and cook until it thickens, which typically takes about 6-8 minutes.
8. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the sweetened flaked coconut and chopped pecans or walnuts. Let the mixture cool before spreading it evenly over the chilled fudge.
9. With the topping in place, slice the fudge, serve, and enjoy the delightful treat!