1 c. evaporated milk
3 egg yolks
1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. chopped dates
1/2 c. chopped pecans
1/2 c. coconut
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine milk, egg yolks and butter. Cook 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat. Add vanilla, dates, pecans and coconut. Beat until cool and easy to spread.