Coconut Pecan Frosting Recipe
Gooey sweet frosting perfect for German Chocolate Cake. This is a cooked frosting with coconut and pecans!
Servings: 24 servings
Cost: $7
Ingredients
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 ¼ cups (250g) granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks lightly beaten
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter sliced into tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (112g) shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 heaping cup (120g) chopped pecans
Instructions
- Combine the evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, and butter in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the butter has melted and the mixture thickens and bubbles. Once it bubbles, reduce heat to low and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Cool about 1 hour, until the mixture is spreadable.
- Spread frosting over the top of the cooled brownies. Cut into squares.
- Store in refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 184IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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