Coconut-Pecan Filling

Cook: 12 min Cuisine: American

A rich, sweet coconut-pecan filling with creamy, nutty flavors, perfect for pies, tarts, or pastries, appealing to those who love decadent desserts with tropical hints.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine corn syrup, evaporated milk, sugar, butter, egg yolks, and vanilla, stirring frequently.
  2. Cook over medium heat until thickened, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in coconut and chopped pecans.
  4. Cool until thick enough to spread, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

945 kcal 47% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.7g 27% DV
Total Fat 68.5g 88% DV
Carbs 59.9g 22% DV
Fiber 4.7g 17% DV
Sugar 34.6g 69% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 127mg 6% DV
Potassium 411.8mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 653.3mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 168.5mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 13.2mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 3mcg 15% DV
Calcium 204.5mg 16% DV
Iron 5.2mg 29% DV
Contains Milk Egg Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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