Acini di Pepe Salad

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Acini di pepe is the Italian word for peppercorns. Any tiny round-shaped pasta works well in this chilled fruit salad. Great in the summer, but my family asks for it every holiday. Every time I bring this to a party, I get asked for the recipe.

Submitted by CORTAB0408
Updated on March 21, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 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 cup white sugar

  • 2 large eggs, beaten

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

  • 7 ounces miniature marshmallows

  • 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained (Optional)

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  2. Combine reserved liquids from pineapple and oranges (about 1 1/2 cups), sugar, beaten eggs, flour, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook until thick, stirring constantly. Mix in cooked pasta. Refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.

  3. Transfer chilled pasta mixture to a large serving bowl. Stir in pineapple, oranges, whipped topping, and marshmallows. Top with cherries. Keep salad chilled in the refrigerator until serving time.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

487 Calories
9g Fat
99g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 487
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 195mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 99g 36%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 61g
Protein 7g 13%
Vitamin C 25mg 27%
Calcium 35mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 267mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.