Coconut Pecan Frosting Recipe
This Coconut Pecan Frosting recipe is a rich, gooey topping made with shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and a buttery caramel-like base. It's perfect for slathering on top of your favorite treat.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 422kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup pecans chopped
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat combine the butter, milk, sugar, egg yolks, and vanilla. Stir frequently until thickened, about 10-15 minutes.
- Next, remove the frosting from the heat and pour into a bowl with the coconut and pecans and mix everything together.
- Allow the frosting to sit for 30-45 minutes to cool, stirring occasionally.
- Finally, serve and enjoy!
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Notes
You can store this coconut pecan frosting in an airtight container in your fridge for 1 week. If you want to freeze this recipe you can do so in your freezer for up to 2 months. Be sure the frosting has completely cooled before storing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 174mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 534IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 1mg
