Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 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 de 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

Instruction

  • 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.