1 cup sugar
2 T. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1¾ cup pineapple juice (include juice drained from pineapple chunks)
2 eggs beaten
1 T. lemon juice
1 lb. package acini de pepe, uncooked*
3 (11oz.) cans mandarin oranges, drained
2 (20 oz.) cans pineapple chunks, drained
1 (9oz) tub whipped topping, thawed
1 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
1 cup flaked coconut (optional)
*Acini di pepe ("peppercorns") are a type of Italian soup pasta. They're very tiny, and usually served in broths.
Recipe
Combine sugar, flour, and salt. Stir in pineapple juice and eggs. Cook stirring constantly untill thickened. Add leamon juice. Cool to room temperature.
Prepare scini de pepe according to package directions. Drain and combine egg mixture and acini de pepe. Mix well and refrigerate overnight in a airtight container.
Add remaning ingredients and mix thoroughly. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.