475 - Coconut Pecan Frosting/Icing

(by Shirley McNevich)

1 cup Carnation evaporated milk
1 cup white sugar
3 egg yolks
1/2 cup butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/3 cups Baker's angelflake coconut
1 cup chopped pecans

In a saucepan over medium heat, add evaporated milk, white sugar, egg yolks, butter, and vanilla. Cook and stir until it thickens (about 12 minutes)--stir constantly. Remove from stove and add the coconut and chopped pecans--stir with a spoon until thick enough to spread.

 

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