- 1 cup evaporated milk or heavy cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 egg yolks; slightly beaten (For thinner frosting, use only 2 egg yolks.)
- ½ cup unsalted butter or margarine
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1⅓ cups shredded coconut
- 1 cup pecan pieces
- Combine milk, granulated sugar, egg yolks, butter and vanilla in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Add coconut and pecans. Cool until of spreading consistency, beating occasionally.
Makes 2½ cups or enough to cover the tops of 3 9-inch layers
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