Fruity and Frosty Acini di Pepe Recipe

Fruity and Frosty Acini di Pepe Recipe

  • 1 cup acini di pepe pasta
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained and halved
  • 1 cup canned grapes
  • 2 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
  • 1/4 cup maraschino cherries, minced
  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions; drain and reserve.
  2. In a small saucepan, beat eggs with a wire whisk until foamy. Stir in reserved pineapple juice, lemon juice, sugar, butter and salt.
  3. Cook mixture over low heat until thickened and coats the spoon; stir constantly for 2 minutes and cool to room temperature.
  4. In a large bowl, combine pasta, pineapple, oranges, grapes and marshmallows; mix well. Fold in egg mixture and whipped cream; cover and chill.
  5. When chilled, stir mixture and garnish with cherries; serve.
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