Coconut Pecan Frosting And Filling - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. evaporated milk
1 c. sugar
3 egg yolks
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/3 c. coconut (approximately)
1 c. chopped pecans

Preparation

Combine milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter and vanilla in a saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 12 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Add coconut and pecans.
Beat until cool and of spreading consistency.
Makes 2 2/3 cups or enough for tops of three 8 or 9-inch layers.