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Fruity Acini di Pepe Salad

By: Inspired by Home Cooks

"Tiny pearls of acini di pepe in a fruity custard, tossed with crushed pineapple, mandarin oranges, whipped topping and mini marshmallows, make a bright, refreshing pasta salad. Maraschino cherries add eye-popping color."

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Prep Time:
30 Min

Ready In:
8 Hrs 45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings

Ingredients

1 cup acini di pepe pasta
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained with juice reserved
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained with liquid reserved
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
7 ounces miniature marshmallows
1 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained (optional)

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain.
In medium saucepan, combine reserved liquids from pineapple and oranges (equals about 1 1/2 cups), SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener, eggs, salt and flour. Cook until thick, stirring constantly. When mixture becomes thick, add cooked pasta and refrigerate overnight.
The next day, add pineapple and oranges, whipped topping and marshmallows to taste. Mix together and top with cherries if desired. Keep chilled until served.