Acini De Pepe Fruit Salad

This creamy, sweet fruit salad harkens back to nostalgic church potlucks. Definitely a family favorite for the holidays.

There’s a few classic, family favorite recipes that everyone in my family tends to make a little different. This delicious fruit salad recipe is one of those! Mom started us on the recipe, and we each give it our personal twist (sometimes with a frown from the others). But this sweet, old fashioned fruit salad is always a favorite! Enjoy our Acini De Pepe Fruit Salad recipe!

Acini De Pepe Fruit Salad

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From the little pasta balls to the real whipping cream to the old fashioned treat of mini marshmallows, this recipe can stand in for a light dessert or even be served with brunch. We love it with the Easter ham, or with ham sandwiches later on in the day. Definitely a treat!

Acini De Pepe Fruit Salad

Yield: 24

This creamy, sweet fruit salad harkens back to church potluck dinners. Definitely a sentimental, comfort food!

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Ingredients

• >>>1st day>>>
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Drained juice from 2 cans of pineapple tidbits (regular sized can)
• 2 Tb flour
• 1/2 box Acine de Pepe noodles (in the dried pasta section)
• >>>2nd day ingredients>>>
• 1 pint real whipping cream, whipped
• 2 cans fruit cocktail, drained
• 2 cups mini marshmallows
• 1+ cup grapes, cut in quarters
• 1 sliced banana
• (you could also add 1 fresh, ripe pear, canned mandarin oranges, or a peeled, chopped fresh apple)
• sliced oranges for garnish
• chopped walnuts, optional

Instructions

Cook first 5 ingredients together in a saucepan on medium, stirring constantly until thickened. Cook 1/2 box Asine de Pepe noodles per package instructions, drain. Place cooked noodles in sauce in covered container overnight in the refrigerator. Also place pineapple tidbits and canned fruit cocktail in frig overnight to chill.

The next day, whip cream and combine with everything else. Garnish and serve with chopped walnuts, if desired. Chill.

This is a huge recipe (the picture shows 1/2 the total recipe). Perfect for potlucks or large family gatherings.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 167Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 44mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 1gSugar: 19gProtein: 2g

This recipe makes a large quantity! It’s perfect for a large gathering, potluck or buffet. It’s sweetness can even stand in for dessert. I like to decorate the top with fruit and chopped nuts.

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