Coconut-Pecan Filling and Frosting

By Tangie2010

Ingredients

• 4 egg yolks
• 1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk
• 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter or margarine
• 1 pkg. (7 oz.) BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut (about 2-2/3 cups)
• 1-1/2 cups PLANTERS Chopped Pecans

Details

Servings 5
Adapted from brands.kraftfoods.com

Preparation

Step 1

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.

ADD coconut and pecans; mix well. Cool to room temperature and of desired spreading consistency.
USE to frost your favorite cake or cupcake recipe.

Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 140
Total fat 10g
Dietary fiber 1g