Absolute heaven on German Chocolate cake. John's request every birthday...
1 can evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 egg yolks
3/4 cup butter
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups coconut
1 1/2 cups pecans
Mix together milk, sugar, butter, egg yolks, and vanilla. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat and add coconut and pecans. Let cool, beating occasionally.
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