Cooked Cream Frosting

Ingredients

• 1 cup half - and - half
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 egg yolks, beaten
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans
• 1 (3 1/2-ounce) can flaked coconut

Preparation

1. Combine half - and - half, sugar, and egg yolks in a medium saucepan; cook over medium heat until thickened. Add butter; stir well. Stir in pecans and coconut.