German Chocolate Frosting with Walnuts

Description

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.

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

Instructions

  1. Stir the lightly beaten egg whites
  2. evaporated milk
  3. sugar
  4. and light butter together in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened and bubbly
  5. 10 to 12 minutes.
  6. Fold the coconut and walnuts into the thickened mixture. Set aside to cool completely before using.

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Servings: 8

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