German Chocolate Frosting with Walnuts

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.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 443 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Fold the coconut and walnuts into the thickened mixture. Set aside to cool completely before using.