GERMAN CHOCOLATE SUNDAES

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"This terrific topping is a real treat over chocolate ice cream," writes field editor DeEtta Rasmussen of Fort Madison, Iowa. "It's fun and fancy at the same time and much cooler to make on hot days than a German chocolate cake."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 1-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
2/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate syrup and additional coconut and pecans, optional

Steps:

In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, milk, butter and egg yolks. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Remove from the heat. Stir in the coconut, pecans and vanilla. Stir until sauce is cooled slightly. Serve over ice cream. Top with chocolate syrup, coconut and pecans if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 76mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.