Coconut Pecan Frosting

This coconut pecan frosting is sweet and creamy and ready in under 15 minutes. It’s a favorite topping for German chocolate cake, but tastes amazing with all kinds of cakes, brownies, and cookies!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings:

Ingredients

½ cup evaporated milk
½ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 ounces butter (4 tablespoons)
1 cup shredded coconut
1/4-1/2 cup chopped pecans , more as desired

Instructions

Combine the evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolk, butter and vanilla in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-heat, stirring frequently. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened and turned a caramel color. Be careful not to burn.
Remove from heat and stir in coconut and pecans. Allow the frosting to cool slightly and thicken.
Spread frosting on cooled cake, brownies or cookies. Drizzle with semisweet chocolate if desired.

Notes

Roasting pecans: To bring out the pecan flavor you can roast them beforehand. Simply bake in the oven at 350°F for 3-5 minutes or until lightly toasted.

Storage: Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Let sit at room temperature to soften before frosting.

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