Description

This decadent dessert has a topping for your homemade or boxed brownies. It's rich, gooey and chocolaty and takes boring brownies to the next level.

Ingredients

• 8x8 or 9x9 pan baked, cooled homemade or boxed brownies
• 2/3 c. chopped toasted pecans
• 2/3 c. evaporated milk, full-fat
• 2/3 c. granulated sugar
• 1 large egg yolk, beaten
• 5 T. unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 1 1/2 t. pure vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 c. sweetened shredded coconut

Steps

1. Bake homemade or store bought boxed brownies according to recipe directions in an 8x8 or 9x9 inch baking pan; cool.
2. Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat; stir frequently, watching closely so that they don't burn; set aside.
3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine evaporated milk, sugar, beaten egg yolk and butter; bring to a simmer; cook 8-10 minutes, whisking frequently.