Coconut-Pecan Frosting

Summary

Time

Prep: 5 min. Total: 17 min.

Yield

About 4-1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 4 egg yolks
• 1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk
• 1-1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter
• 7 oz. (about 2-2/3 cups) coconut
• 1-1/2 cups chopped pecans

Method

1. Beat egg yolks, milk, and vanilla in large saucepan with whisk until well blended. Add sugar and butter; cook on medium heat 12 min. or until thickened and golden brown, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
2. Add coconut and nuts; mix well. Cool.