Coconut Pecan Filling Recipe

Name: Coconut Pecan Filling
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 2/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut; 2/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans (2 1/2 ounces); 6 large egg yolks; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup (packed) dark brown sugar; 1 cup evaporated milk; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; Pinch of salt; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 2/3 cup coarsely chopped semisweet chocolate (4 ounces)

Servings: persons

1 2/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
2/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans (2 1/2 ounces)
6 large egg yolks
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup heavy cream
2/3 cup coarsely chopped semisweet chocolate (4 ounces)

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
Spread the coconut and pecans on separate baking sheets and bake for about 7 minutes, or until golden and fragrant; let cool.
3
In a large heavy saucepan, whisk the egg yolks with the granulated and dark brown sugars.
4
Stir in the milk, cornstarch, salt and 1 cup of the coconut and cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until pudding-like, about 6 minutes.
5
Strain the custard, pressing hard on the coconut.
6
Discard the coconut and let the custard cool.
7
Stir in the vanilla and refrigerate until cold.
8
Whip the cream until it holds firm peaks.
9
Fold the cream into the custard, then fold in the chocolate, pecans and the remaining coconut.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 2/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut, 2/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans (2 1/2 ounces), 6 large egg yolks, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Coconut Pecan Filling falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Coconut Pecan Filling

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