Coconut-pecan Filling and Frosting

By kjs1010

Ingredients

• 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) margarine or butter
• 4 egg yolks, slightly beaten
• 11/2 tsp vanilla
• 1 package (7 oz) coconut (about 2 2/3 cups)
• 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Preparation

Step 1

Mix milk, sugar, margarine, egg yolks, and vanilla in large saucepan. Cook and stir on meduim heat about 12 minutes or until thickened and golden brown, Remove from heat.

Stir in coconut and pecans. Cool to room temperature and of spreading consistency.