Description
Sinful german chocolate fudge weaves chocolate magic into a rich dessert experience. Layers of smooth chocolate and coconut create an irresistible treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups / 720 ml semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 oz / 397 g) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup / 120 ml evaporated milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup / 57 g unsalted butter
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Line a rectangular baking vessel with parchment paper, ensuring extended edges for easy removal of the finished dessert.
- Chocolate Base Creation: Melt chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk in a microwave-safe bowl, incorporating vanilla essence and salt. Stir intermittently during heating until achieving a smooth, glossy texture. Carefully spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan using a spatula.
- Initial Chilling: Refrigerate the chocolate layer for approximately one hour, allowing it to set firmly and create a solid foundation for the subsequent topping.
- Caramel Topping Development: In a heavy saucepan, combine evaporated milk, granulated sugar, butter, and egg yolks. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Continue cooking until the mixture thickens into a rich, golden custard that coats the back of a wooden spoon.
- Topping Enrichment: Remove the caramel mixture from heat and fold in vanilla extract, coconut flakes, and chopped pecans. Ensure thorough integration while maintaining a spreadable consistency.
- Final Assembly: Spread the coconut-pecan mixture evenly over the chilled chocolate base, pressing gently to ensure complete coverage and optimal adherence.
- Final Chilling and Serving: Refrigerate the entire dessert for a minimum of two hours to set completely. Once firm, lift the dessert using parchment edges, cut into precise squares, and serve chilled.
Notes
- Prevent Chocolate Burning: Microwave chocolate in short 15-20 second bursts, stirring between intervals to ensure smooth melting and prevent scorching or seizing.
- Control Moisture Carefully: Ensure all utensils and surfaces are completely dry when melting chocolate, as even a droplet of water can cause chocolate to become grainy or clump.
- Stabilize Custard Topping: Continuously whisk caramel-like topping to prevent egg yolks from scrambling and maintain a silky, uniform texture during cooking process.
- Customize Nut Options: Swap pecans with walnuts or almonds for varied flavor profiles, or omit nuts entirely for nut-free version without compromising overall dessert structure.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 17
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg