Coconut-Pecan Frosting

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Southern Living

Categories: Frostings- Icings- Fillings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chopped pecans
  • 1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 6 egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 8 to 10 minutes or

  2. until roasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through. Cool completely (about 20 minutes).

  3. Meanwhile, cook evaporated milk, sugar, butter, and egg yolks in a heavy 3 quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, 3 to 4 minutes or until butter melts and sugar dissolves. Cook, stirring constantly, 12 to 14 minutes or until mixture becomes a light caramel color, is bubbling, and reaches a pudding-like thickness.
  4. Remove pan from heat; stir in coconut, vanilla, and pecans. Transfer mixture to a bowl. Let stand, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes or until cooled and spreading consistency.

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