Ingredients :
- 1 cup evaporated milk or heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large egg yolks, room temperature
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1-1/2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Directions :
- In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, whisk evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter and vanilla until smooth. Cook until thickened, 10-12 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in coconut and pecans. Cover; let cool at room temperature until spreadable, stirring occasionally.
