24-hour fruit salad

from Jennifer L.’s book, North Branch , MN

Ingredients

1 (20 oz) can pineapple chunks
3 slightly beaten egg yolks
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp vinegar
1 tbsp butter or margarine
Dash of salt

Preparation instructions

Drain pineapple; reserve 2 tbsp syrup. To make custard, in a heavy small sauce pan combing reserved pineapple syrup, egg yolks, sugar, vinegar, butter or margarine, and salt. Cook and stir over low heat about 6 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly and coats a metal spoon.
Cool to room temperature. In a large bowl combine pineapple chunks, cherries, oranges, and marshmallows. Pour custard over, stir gently. Beat the whipping cream till soft peaks form. Fold whipped cream into fruit mixture. Turn into a serving bowl. Cover and chill 24 hours or overnight.

Submitted by: Jennifer L

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