German Chocolate Filling

By Leesa W

Fill cupcakes!! For detailed directions:
http://backtoherroots.com/2011/06/20/german-chocolate-filled-cupcakes/

Ingredients

• 3 egg yolks
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 12 tablespoons butter (1-1/2 sticks) cut into pats
• 1-12 ounce can evaporated milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• Pinch of salt
• 1-1/2 cups toasted pecans, chopped
• 2 cups toasted flake unsweetened coconut

Details

Adapted from backtoherroots.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine yolks, evaporated milk, butter, and brown sugar in a medium saucepan over low heat.
2. Cook, stirring constantly, until the butter is melted and all ingredients are well-combined. Continue cooking for 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat.
3. Stir in vanilla and salt, and then add coconut and pecans and stir until well combined.
4. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until cool throughout.

Cut out area in cupcake and filled, recover and frost with cream cheese frosting!