target | | Coconut Pecan Frosting 1/2 cup of butter or margarine, cut up
1 cup of heavy or whipping cream
1 cu of packed light brown sugar
3 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 cup of flaked sweetened coconut
1 cup of pecans, chopped |
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In a 2 quart saucepan, combine the butter, cream, and brown sugar. Heat almost to boiling over medium high heat, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, place the egg yolks in a medium bowl. Slowly pour about 1/2 cup of sugar mixture into egg yolks, whisking. Reduce the heat to medium low. Add egg yolk mixture to saucepan and whisk until thickened, do not boil. Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans until combined. Cool to room temperature. Makes about 5 cups |
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