Carolina Dream Frosting - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 egg yolks
1 3/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. butter
1/2 c. quartered cherries
1 1/2 c. chopped pecans
1 1/2 c. chopped raisins
1 1/2 c. flaked coconut

Preparation

Combine first 4 ingredients in top of a double boiler.
Beat at low speed for 30 seconds.
Bring water to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is slightly thickened.
Remove from heat.
Add remaining ingredients.
In a large bowl, pour egg mixture over fruit and nuts.
Mix well.
Cool completely.