Hey everyone, it’s John, welcome to our recipe page. Today, we’re going to make a special dish, coconut pecan frosting. It is one of my favorites. This time, I’m gonna make it a bit unique. This will be really delicious.

Coconut Pecan Frosting is one of the most popular of current trending meals in the world. It’s appreciated by millions every day. It’s easy, it is fast, it tastes delicious. Coconut Pecan Frosting is something that I have loved my whole life. They are nice and they look fantastic.

To get started with this recipe, we must first prepare a few components. You can cook coconut pecan frosting using 7 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.

The ingredients needed to make Coconut Pecan Frosting:

1. Take 2 cups chopped pecans
2. Take 1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk
3. Prepare 1 1/2 cups sugar
4. Make ready 3/4 cup butter
5. Prepare 6 egg yolks, lightly beaten
6. Take 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
7. Take 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions to make Coconut Pecan Frosting:

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through. Cool completely (about 20 minutes).
2. Meanwhile, cook evaporated milk, sugar, butter, and egg yolks in a heavy 3-qt. saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, 3 to 4 minutes or until butter melts and sugar dissolves. Cook, stirring constantly, 12 to 14 minutes or until mixture becomes a light caramel color, is bubbling, and reaches a pudding-like thickness.
3. Remove pan from heat; stir in coconut, vanilla, and pecans. Transfer mixture to a bowl. Let stand, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes or until cooled and spreading consistency.
4. Let it cool and then place in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours or longer.

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