Chocolate Schnecke Pastry

This german dessert, named for its snail-like shape, is sure to be a favorite.

Preheat oven to 375f.

Melt butter in a sauce pan over medium heat.

Add evaporated milk , sugar , egg yolks , and vanilla , and mix well.

Add coconut and pecans and cook until thick.

While the coconut pecan frosting cools , unfold the puff pastry dough onto a lightly floured surface.

When partially cooled , spread the frosting evenly over the pastry , sprinkle with mini chocolate chips , and roll up into a log.

Cut the log into 1 / 2 inch pieces and place on a lined baking sheet.

Bake 10-15 minutes or until pastry is lightly browned.

Allow to cool and serve warm.

puff pastry, mini chocolate chip, sugar, shredded coconut, evaporated milk, butter, egg yolks, pecans, vanilla extract