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German Chocolate

A rich and creamy German Chocolate dessert with coconut and pecans, coated in chocolate.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 24
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 15.25 ounce German Chocolate Cake Mix
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 14 ounce sweetened condensed milk
  • 3 large egg yolks room temperature
  • 4 ounce German chocolate baking bar finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1.25 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 0.75 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 16 ounce milk chocolate almond bark
  • 0.25 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick spray.
  2. Prepare the German Chocolate cake mix according to package directions and bake; let cool completely.
  3. Crumble cooled cake into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  4. In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine butter, condensed milk, and egg yolks. Whisk until well blended and cook for 6-9 minutes until thickened.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in chopped German chocolate and vanilla until smooth.
  6. Add shredded coconut and pecans to the chocolate filling; mix well.
  7. Combine the filling with the crumbled cake; mix until uniform. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  8. Shape the mixture into 1 tablespoon-sized balls and place on a parchment-lined tray. Chill for 1 hour.
  9. Melt almond bark in microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
  10. Dip each truffle into melted chocolate, then place on a tray. Garnish with shredded coconut.
  11. Allow to set at room temperature or refrigerate for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

This classic German Chocolate Truffles recipe combines rich coconut and pecan flavors with smooth chocolate coating for a delightful treat.