creamy fruit salad

Equal parts sweet &amp; savory, Mom's Creamy New York Fruit Salad is a wonderful complement to any meal.

Mom's Creamy New York Fruit Salad

acini de pepe pasta ((aka small bead macaroni))

can crushed pineapple, (drain & reserve juice)

can mandarin oranges, (drain & reserve juice)

jar maraschino cherries, halved, (drain & reserve juice)

juice, (reserved from fruits)

sugar

egg, (beaten)

cornstarch

Tbsp. water

Cool Whip (thawed)

Cook acini de pepe according to package directions.  Rinse with cold water and drain.

In a large bowl, combine drained fruits with the cooked acini de pepe.

Using a medium saucepan, mix 2 cups reserved juice with 3/4 cup sugar. Stir to combine. &nbsp;Bring mixture to a full boil over medium heat.

Temper the beaten egg by adding 2 Tbsp. of the hot juice mixture and stir. &nbsp;Add the tempered egg to the boiling juice and stir rapidly with a whisk.

Mix 2 Tbsp. cold water with 2 Tbsp. cornstarch. &nbsp;Stir to combine. Add cornstarch mixture to the boiling juice and whisk together. &nbsp;Cook until thickened.

Add thickened juice to cooked acini de pepe and fruit mixture.  Stir to evenly distribute.  Refrigerate for several hours until set.  I usually prepare this dish the night before and refrigerate overnight.

Add 8 oz. Cool Whip to macaroni and fruit mixture. Stir gently to combine.

Refrigerate leftovers.

Take advantage of all that ripe, delicious summer fruit with a mouthwatering summer fruit salad with your choice of either a creamy yogurt dressing or a honey citrus dressing!

Summer Fruit Salad

watermelon cubes

cantaloupe (cubed)

honeydew (cubed)

strawberries (stems removed, sliced)

blueberries

honey

lime juice

poppy seeds (optional)

yogurt

lemon juice

Combine all fruit in a large bowl.

Stir together ingredients for chosen dressing (honey citrus OR creamy yogurt).

Add dressing to fruit bowl. Toss to coat.

Cover and chill up to 12 hours or serve immediately.

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