Best German Chocolate Sundaes Recipes

GERMAN CHOCOLATE TRES LECHES CAKE

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I first tried tres leches cake while in Ecuador several years ago. Since then, I've changed it up by adding some of my favorite ingredients, namely chocolate and coconut. This version also has a splash of rum for an adults-only treat. -Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 package chocolate cake mix
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
1/4 cup rum
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Chocolate syrup, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions, using a 13x9-in. baking pan. Cool on a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk milks, 1/2 cup cream and rum. With a wooden skewer, poke holes in cake about 1/2 in. apart. Slowly pour milk mixture over cake, allowing mixture to absorb into cake. Let stand 30 minutes. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight., In a small bowl, beat remaining cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread over top of cake. Sprinkle with coconut and pecans. If desired, drizzle servings with chocolate syrup.

Nutrition Facts :

GERMAN CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM

German Chocolate Ice Cream image

I found this recipe years ago and have been taking it to ice cream socials ever since. But you won't want to wait for a get-together to enjoy it. The cool combination of chocolate, coconut and pecans is delicious anytime. -Peggy Key, Grant, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 1 gallon.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups milk
3 eggs, beaten
1 quart half-and-half cream
8 ounces German sweet chocolate, melted
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt. Gradually add milk and eggs; stir until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until mixture is thick enough to coat a metal spoon and reaches 160°, about 15 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. , Fill ice cream freezer cylinder two-thirds full; freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Refrigerate remaining mixture until ready to freeze. Remove ice cream from the freezer 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 62mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.