Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
Instructions
- Toast the pecans in a dry skillet until fragrant and golden brown.
- In a pot, combine egg yolks, evaporated milk, sugar, butter, and salt; whisk until blended.
- Heat mixture over medium while whisking until it boils; cook for 2 minutes while whisking.
- Remove from heat and mix in coconut, vanilla extract, coconut extract, and toasted pecans.
- Allow frosting to cool to room temperature before spreading.
Last Step:
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Watch pecans closely while toasting to avoid burning.
Ensure egg yolks are whisked thoroughly for a smooth final texture.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 70
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 85