Cookbook:Frog's Eye Salad

Frog's eye salad is a dessert salad common in the American midwest.

Ingredients

 * 1 package Acini di pepe pasta
 * 2 cans (30–40 oz) crushed pineapple
 * 2 cans (30–40 oz) mandarin oranges
 * 3 egg yolks
 * 1 cup (240 ml) granulated sugar
 * 1 tub imitation whipped topping
 * ½ package miniature marshmallows

Procedure

 * 1) Cook pasta in a large saucepan. Drain and rinse pasta.
 * 2) Drain cans of pineapple and oranges, reserving juice.
 * 3) Mix juices, sugar and egg yolks in a medium saucepan. Bring to full rolling boil, stirring frequently until thickened.
 * 4) Pour hot sauce over pasta. Cool and refrigerate overnight.
 * 5) Add fruit and mix well, then fold in whipped topping and marshmallows.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * Keep refrigerated.
 * Lasts for several days.
 * Garnish with Maraschino cherries.
 * You may optionally add ½ cup flaked coconut or chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, etc.)