Coconut-Pecan Filling and Frosting
(from Ingenia’s recipe box)
Source: www.kraftfoods.com
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 12 minutes
Categories: dessert
Ingredients
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 can evaporated milk (12 oz)
- 1-1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup butter
- 2 2/3 cups unsweetened flake coconut
- 1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
Directions
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Beat egg yolks, milk and vanilla in large saucepan with wire 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.
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Add coconut and pecans; mix well. Cool to room temperature and of desired spreading consistency.