Description
Indulge in the rich, fudgy delight of German Chocolate Brownies, a dessert that combines deep chocolate flavor with a luscious coconut pecan frosting. Perfect for celebrations or an everyday treat, these brownies are sure to impress anyone who tries them. Whether served warm or cold, their melt-in-your-mouth texture and unique topping make them a must-try for chocolate lovers. With easy preparation and customizable options, creating this decadent dessert at home is both fun and rewarding.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of brownie mix or homemade brownies (8x8 or 9x9 pan)
- 2/3 cup evaporated milk
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large beaten egg yolk
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup chopped toasted pecans
- 1¾ cups sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering all items on the countertop.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolk, and butter. Stir frequently until the mixture thickens (about 8-10 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, pecans, and coconut until well combined.
- Spoon the frosting over cooled brownies and spread evenly with a spatula.
- Allow to cool completely before serving; refrigerate briefly if you want to speed up cooling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (60g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg