1 c. evaporated milk
1 c. sugar
3 egg yolks
1/2 c. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/3 c. flaked coconut
1 c. pecans, chopped

Combine milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter and vanilla in a saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat. Add coconut and pecans. Beat until cool and thick enough to spread.

Makes 2 1/2 cups or enough for tops of three 8 or 9-inch layers.