FAVORITE MARSHMALLOW FRUIT SALAD

Favorite Marshmallow Fruit Salad image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 203 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 24mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.