frog-eyed salad

9 Pinches
Pillager, MN
Updated on Apr 27, 2016

I made this for Christmas last year and everyone loved it. A great side dish for anytime of the year.

prep time
cook time
method Refrigerate/Freeze
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces creamette acini di pepe, uncooked
  • 1 - egg
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 15 1/4 ounces crushed pineapple, drained, reserving juice
  • 16 ounces fruit cocktail, canned, drained
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup whipping cream, whipped

How To Make frog-eyed salad

  • Step 1
    Cook Acini di Pepe as package directs; drain. In heavy saucepan, beat egg with wire wisk until foamy. Stir in sugar, flour, salt and reserved pineapple juice. Over low heat, cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
  • Step 2
    Ina large bowl, combine pasta with egg mixture. Chill thoroughly, about 1 hour. Stir in pineapple, fruit cocktail and marshmallows. Fold in whipped cream. Cover; chill thoroughly. Stir before serving.

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Category: Fruit Salads
Ingredient: Fruit
Culture: American

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