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Frog Eye Salad

FROG EYE SALAD

Creamy, fluffy, homemade Frog Eye Salad with acini de pepe, pineapple, coconut, mandarin oranges, marshmallows, and bananas.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Refrigeration: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 10
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Equipment (affiliate links)

  • 1 Saucepan
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Tupperware or container for refrigeration
  • 1 Large bowl
  • 1 Separate Bowl for whipping cream
  • 1 Mixer for whipping cream

Ingredients

  • 20 ounce can pineapple tidbits drained and juice reserved
  • 10 ounce can crushed pineapple drained and juice reserved
  • 1 cup reserved pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup acini di pepe noodles
  • 15 ounce can mandarin oranges drained
  • 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 banana sliced
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Drain the pineapple cans and reserve the juice. Reserve the pineapple fruit in the fridge for later.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat combine the pineapple juice, sugar, egg yolk, salt and cornstarch and whisk until smooth.
  • Cook until mixtures comes to a low boil and thickens slightly. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Cook acini de pepe noodles according to package instructions. Drain and cool.
  • Combine the acini de pepe and the thickened sauce in a tupperware. Refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.
  • Once the acini de pepe mixture has chilled add it to a large bowl with the pineapple, mandarin oranges, coconut, marshmallows, and bananas.
  • In a separate bowl beat the cream and sugar together until stiff peaks. Fold fresh whipped cream into the acini de pepe mixture. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 292mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 715IU | Vitamin C: 22.9mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 0.8mg