GERMAN CHOCOLATE FROSTING WITH WALNUTS

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This is a delicious take on an old classic, German chocolate frosting. Made with coconut and walnut pieces. You get all of the taste with less cholesterol. You can use pecan pieces for a more traditional version.

Provided by MamaRoach

Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Chocolate

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 egg whites, lightly beaten
1 (12 fluid ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup light butter, softened
1 (7 ounce) package flaked coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

Stir the lightly beaten egg whites, evaporated milk, sugar, and light butter together in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened and bubbly, 10 to 12 minutes.
Fold the coconut and walnuts into the thickened mixture. Set aside to cool completely before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.1 calories, Carbohydrate 58.3 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 229.3 mg, Sugar 51.9 g