Christmas Fruit Salad

Difficulty: Medium
Serves: 8

INGREDIENTS:

3 egg yolks, beaten

3 tablespoons water

3 tablespoons vinegar

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 cups whipping cream, whipped

3 cups miniature marshmallows

2 cups halved green grapes

20 ounces can pineapple tidbits, drained

11 ounces can mandarin oranges, drained

10 ounces jar red maraschino cherries, drained and sliced

1 cup chopped pecans

3 tablespoons lemon juice

RECIPE DIRECTIONS:

In a large saucepan, combine egg yolks, water, vinegar and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and reaches 160F. Remove from heat; fold in whipped cream.
In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Add dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.