Coconut Pecan Frosting
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Coconut Pecan Frosting
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Coconut Pecan Frosting is a cooked, rich topping made by combining egg yolks, evaporated milk, sugar, and butter cooked to a golden, thickened consistency, then stirred with sweetened coconut flakes and chopped pecans. This frosting offers a creamy, nutty texture with sweet coconut flavor, perfect for spreading on cakes or cupcakes.
Description
This frosting preparation begins by whisking egg yolks with evaporated milk and vanilla, which are then combined with sugar and butter and cooked on medium heat while stirring constantly until thickened and golden brown. The slow cooking coagulates the eggs and melts the sugar, producing a smooth, custard-like base.
Once off the heat, sweetened coconut flakes and chopped pecans are mixed in to add texture and a blend of sweet and nutty flavors. The final frosting cools to a spreadable consistency and can be used to frost cakes or other baked goods for added moisture and richness.
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Ingredients
- 4 egg large yolks
- 1 oz evaporated milk can
- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract pure
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup butter
- 2 cups sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 1/2 cups pecans chopped
Instructions
- Beat egg yolks, milk and vanilla in large saucepan with 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 nuts; mix well.
- Cool to desired consistency prior to frosting.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
284kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
109mg
(5%)
Potassium
89mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
337IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 109mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 337IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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