Pistachio Dessert

 

Holiday/Special Occasions

 

1   20-ounce can crushed pineapple

1   11-ounc can mandarin oranges

1   16-ounce can mixed tropical fruit

1   cup green grapes, cut in half 

2   3.4-ounce packages Instant pistachio pudding mix

1   cup sour cream

1   cup miniature marshmallows

1   cup chopped pecans

1  8-ounce carton frozen whipped topping

 

Drain three cans of fruit and reserve liquid.  Pour juice into a measuring cup.   If needed, add enough water to equal 1 ½ cups.  In a bowl, mix together the juice/water, pudding mix and sour cream until smooth.  Stir in the whipped topping, marshmallows and nuts.  Fold in the fruit.  Cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving. 

Yield:  8 servings. 

 

Carolyn Gass Hardimon, M. S.     Home Economist     www.recipeladies.com

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