Description

Frog Eye Salad is a delightful and creamy fruit salad with a unique twist of pasta, perfect for potlucks and holiday gatherings. This dessert salad combines the sweetness of fruits with the richness of whipped cream and coconut for a truly indulgent treat.

Ingredients

Pasta:

1 cup acini di pepe pasta

Fruit Mixture:

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits (drained, juice reserved)
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple (drained, juice reserved)
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges (drained)
1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut

Sauce:

1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt

Topping:

1 cup Cool Whip or whipped topping
1/2 cup maraschino cherries, halved (optional garnish)

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Instructions

Cook the Pasta: Cook acini di pepe pasta according to package directions, then drain and rinse under cold water.
Prepare the Sauce: In a small saucepan, whisk together 1/2 cup reserved pineapple juice, sugar, flour, beaten egg, lemon juice, and salt. Cook over medium heat until thickened, then cool completely.
Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix pasta, crushed pineapple, pineapple tidbits, mandarin oranges, marshmallows, and coconut. Fold in the sauce until well coated.
Whip the Cream: Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gently fold in whipped topping.
Assemble: Carefully fold the whipped mixture into the salad until evenly combined. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with halved maraschino cherries if desired.

Notes

For extra creaminess, use freshly whipped cream instead of Cool Whip.
This salad is best made a day in advance to enhance flavors.
Toast coconut for added flavor.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Salad, Dessert
Method: Stovetop, Chilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 310
Sugar: 28 g
Sodium: 160 mg
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 42 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 35 mg