Acini Di Pepe Salad Recipe
- 1 c. acini di pepe pasta
- 1 x (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, juice reserved
- 1 x (15 oz) can mandarin oranges, liquid removed and liquid reserved
- 1 x (8 oz) container frzn whipped topping, thawed
- 7 ounce miniature marshmallows
- 1 c. white sugar
- 2 x Large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 x (10 oz) jar maraschino cherries, liquid removed (optional)
- 1 x Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add in pasta and cook for
- 8 x to 10 min or possibly till al dente. Drain.
- 2 x In medium saucepan, combine reserved liquids from pineapple and oranges
- (Equals about 1 1/2 c.), sugar, Large eggs, salt and flour.
- Cook till thick, stirring constantly.
- When mix becomes thick, add in cooked pasta and chill overnight.
- 3 The next day, add in pineapple and oranges, whipped topping and marshmallows to taste.
- Mix together and top with cherries if you like.
- Keep chilled till served.
- " Acini di pepe" is the Italian word for peppercorns.
- These rice shaped pasta work well in this chilled fruit salad."
- Serves 8
acini, pineapple, mandarin oranges, marshmallows, white sugar, eggs, salt, flour, maraschino cherries, water, saucepan
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/acini-di-pepe-salad-62331 (may not work)