Favorite Marshmallow Fruit Salad

Name: Favorite Marshmallow Fruit Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 18 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) large marshmallows, halved; 3 egg yolks, beaten; 1/2 cup milk; 1/8 teaspoon ground mustard; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained; 1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained; 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries; 1 cup fresh blueberries; 1/2 cup chopped pecans

The cooked custard dressing for this salad is uniquely delicious. Mixing in marshmallow halves with the fruit makes each serving light, fluffy and fun! -Beverly Wade Park Forest, Illinois

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) large marshmallows, halved
3 egg yolks, beaten
1/2 cup milk
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

Place marshmallows in a large bowl; set aside. In a saucepan, whisk the egg yolks, milk and mustard. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches 160° and coasts the back of a metal spoon. Cool for 5 minutes. Stir into marshmallows.
In a bowl, beat the cream, confectioners' sugar and vanilla on medium speed until soft peaks form. Fold into marshmallow mixture. Add fruit; gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Just before serving, stir in pecans.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 203 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 24mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Marshmallow Fruit Salad in Taste of Home April/May 2004

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Ceege

Mar 29, 2015

The recipe calls for 1/4 tsp. ground mustard. Is this the powdered (spice section) mustard or is it the prepared mustard that you use on hot dogs, etc? Thanks.........
TamsC

Jun 3, 2009

Took this to a graduation party and got rave reviews. The salad tasted just a little tart to me, so I just added a little more confectioners' sugar. It turned out great!
gavingrma_OH

Apr 18, 2008

Thank you jeanbeatty, I like your recipe better. Sue
jeanbeatty

Apr 18, 2008

I make this same recipe, only I use 16 oz sour cream instead of heavy cream, and let it sit over night.