Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup Acini di Pepe Pasta
  • 2/3 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 TBS flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp lemon juice
  • 20 oz crushed pineapple ((drained))
  • 20 oz pineapple chunks ((drained))
  • 29 oz mandarin oranges ((drained))
  • 16 oz maraschino cherries ((optional))
  • 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows ((optional))
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instruction

  • Bring a medium sized pot to boil, and boil the Acini de Pepe pasta according to the package directions. Drain the water out, and let the pasta cool.
  • In a medium size pot add pineapple juice, sugar, egg, flour, salt, and lemon juice, and whisk them together. Bring to a low boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook until the mixture thickens slightly.
  • Scoop the mixture into another bowl, and place it in the fridge for 20-30 minutes to cool slightly.
  • Pour the pineapple sauce over the pasta in a large bowl and let it cool at least 2 hours, or over night in the refrigerator.
  • Add the pineapple, mandarin oranges, cherries, and marshmallows to the bowl. And carefully fold them together.