Fruity and Frosty Acini di Pepe

This unusual Italian dessert salad combines acini di pepe pasta or couscous with grapes, crushed pineapple, Mandarin oranges, and whipped cream.

• Calories: 333 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cups miniature marshmallows
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 cup acini di pepe pasta
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained and halved
• 1 cup canned grapes
• 2 ½ cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
• ¼ cup maraschino cherries, minced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions; drain and reserve.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, beat eggs with a wire whisk until foamy. Stir in reserved pineapple juice, lemon juice, sugar, butter and salt.

Step 3

Cook mixture over low heat until thickened and coats the spoon; stir constantly for 2 minutes and cool to room temperature.

Step 4

In a large bowl, combine pasta, pineapple, oranges, grapes and marshmallows; mix well. Fold in egg mixture and whipped cream; cover and chill.

Step 5

When chilled, stir mixture and garnish with cherries; serve.