German Chocolate Sauce
Indulge in the decadent allure of German Chocolate Sauce, a luxurious treat that transforms any dessert into a masterpiece. This rich and creamy sauce combines buttery sweetness with velvety semi-sweet chocolate, enhanced by the irresistible textures of toasted coconut and crunchy pecans. With just 15 minutes of cooking time, this homemade sauce is perfect for drizzling over ice cream, dolloping onto cakes, or even enjoying as a decadent dip for fruit. Its silky smooth consistency comes from carefully tempered egg yolks and a base of evaporated milk, ensuring a glossy finish every time. Ideal for special occasions or everyday indulgence, this easy-to-make recipe will elevate your dessert game while delivering a quintessentially classic German chocolate flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup Evaporated milk
- 3 large Egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.75 cup Sweetened shredded coconut
- 0.5 cup Chopped pecans
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Whisk in the granulated sugar and evaporated milk until well combined.
In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg yolks. Gradually whisk a few tablespoons of the hot butter mixture into the yolks to temper them, then slowly whisk the tempered yolks into the saucepan.
Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 8-10 minutes. Do not let it boil.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and semi-sweet chocolate chips until the chocolate is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Fold in the shredded coconut and chopped pecans, mixing until evenly distributed.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before using, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
338 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.0 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.4 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 90 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 27 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.5 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.3 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 72 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 131 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
