Fancy Fruit Salad Recipe

Name: Fancy Fruit Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups uncooked acini di pepe pasta; 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits; 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple; 1 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 can (6 ounces) unsweetened pineapple juice; 2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate; 3 egg yolks; 2 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained; 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed; 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cups uncooked acini di pepe pasta
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (6 ounces) unsweetened pineapple juice
2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
3 egg yolks
2 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries

1
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, drain pineapple tidbits and crushed pineapple, reserving juice. Set pineapple aside.
2
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Gradually stir in the can of pineapple juice, orange juice concentrate and reserved pineapple juice.
3
Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Transfer mixture to a large bowl and cool to room temperature.
4
Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; add to sugar mixture. Stir in oranges and reserved pineapple. Fold in whipped topping. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Just before serving, fold in strawberries.

706

kcal

Calories

Fat

148

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cups uncooked acini di pepe pasta, 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits, 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Fancy Fruit Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Fancy Fruit Salad

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