Coconut-Pecan Frosting

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Coconut-Pecan Frosting
98 min.
25
219kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with our delightful Coconut-Pecan Frosting, a perfect blend of rich flavors and textures that will elevate any dessert. Whether you're frosting a cake, icing cupcakes, or simply enjoying it by the spoonful, this vegetarian and gluten-free treat is sure to impress your family and friends.

Imagine the warm, nutty aroma of toasted pecans mingling with the sweet scent of coconut as you prepare this luscious frosting. The combination of creamy butter, rich evaporated milk, and lightly beaten egg yolks creates a velvety base that transforms into a beautiful caramel hue as it cooks. With each stir, the anticipation builds, and soon you'll have a frosting that is not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor.

This recipe yields enough frosting to generously cover 25 servings, making it ideal for gatherings, celebrations, or simply to satisfy your cravings. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates, you can enjoy this treat without the guilt. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a frosting that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup butter 
  •  egg yolk lightly beaten
  • 12 oz evaporated milk canned
  • cups pecans chopped
  • 1.5 cups sugar 
  • cups coconut sweetened flaked
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through. Cool completely (about 20 minutes).
  3. Meanwhile, cook evaporated milk, sugar, butter, and egg yolks in a heavy 3-qt. saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, 3 to 4 minutes or until butter melts and sugar dissolves. Cook, stirring constantly, 12 to 14 minutes or until mixture becomes a light caramel color, is bubbling, and reaches a pudding-like thickness.
  4. Remove pan from heat; stir in coconut, vanilla, and pecans.
  5. Transfer mixture to a bowl.
  6. Let stand, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes or until cooled and spreading consistency.

Nutrition Facts

Calories219kcal
Protein4.73%
Fat63.12%
Carbs32.15%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.2
Glycemic Load
8.42
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.3639130514601%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.94mg
Delphinidin
0.63mg
Catechin
0.63mg
Epigallocatechin
0.49mg
Epicatechin
0.07mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.2mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:219.26kcal
10.96%
Fat:15.92g
24.49%
Saturated Fat:6.87g
42.95%
Carbohydrates:18.24g
6.08%
Net Carbohydrates:16.73g
6.08%
Sugar:16.25g
18.05%
Cholesterol:65.24mg
21.75%
Sodium:79.81mg
3.47%
Alcohol:0.08g
100%
Alcohol %:0.2%
100%
Protein:2.68g
5.37%
Manganese:0.46mg
23.09%
Phosphorus:77.07mg
7.71%
Copper:0.13mg
6.56%
Selenium:4.3µg
6.14%
Fiber:1.51g
6.04%
Vitamin A:269.88IU
5.4%
Calcium:49.72mg
4.97%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.88%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.86%
Magnesium:17.67mg
4.42%
Zinc:0.65mg
4.37%
Potassium:108.47mg
3.1%
Vitamin B5:0.31mg
3.08%
Vitamin E:0.41mg
2.76%
Iron:0.47mg
2.64%
Folate:9.72µg
2.43%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.13%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
1.96%
Vitamin D:0.25µg
1.65%
Source:My Recipes