Coconut-Pecan Filling and Frosting

By Kathy Johnson

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 140

Total fat 10g

Saturated fat 5g

Cholesterol 35mg

Sodium 65mg

Carbohydrate 12g

Dietary fiber 1g

Sugars 11g

Protein 2g

Vitamin A 4%DV

Vitamin C 0%DV

Calcium 4%DV

Iron 0%DV

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 4
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 22mins

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.