Easy Orzo Cheesecake Fruit Salad Recipe

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Here is a fruit salad recipe that has some twist. Made from Orzo pasta and fruits, it results in a fulfilling dessert. This easy Orzo Cheesecake Fruit Salad recipe is creamy and full of flavors.

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Easy Orzo Cheesecake Fruit Salad Recipe

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This easy Orzo Cheesecake Fruit Salad is creamy and full of flavors. A fantastic side dish recipe for potluck, picnic or for just a home gathering with family and friends.
Prep Time:30 mins
Total Time:30 mins

SERVINGS

16

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 pack instant cheesecake or vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple drained
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 large banana
  • 2 cans mandarin orange drained
  • 1 cup chopped pecans toasted
  • 2 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 1 cup canned peaches drained and chopped
  • 1 carton frozen whipped topping thawed, 8 ounces
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut toasted
  • 1/2 cup maraschino cherries drained and quartered

Instructions

  • Cook the orzo pasta as directed in the packaging. Rinse in cold water. Drain and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, mix the sour cream, pudding mix and pineapple. Add the banana with the lemon juice. Mix this with the pudding combination.
  • Stir in the marshmallos, mandarin oranges, peaches, pecan, orzo and the cherries.
  • Fold in the whipped cream and top with the coconut.
  • Cover and place in refrigerator for 2 hours or until the salad is chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 489IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesecake fruit salad, creamy dessert, easy side dish, orzo fruit salad
Servings: 16
Calories: 172kcal

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Carrie Ypma is the owner and chief executive officer of Easy Recipe Depot. She’s an optimist by nature and enjoys cooking and preparing easy meals for her family. When she's not working on Easy Recipe Depot you'll find her over at her blog, Ideas for the Home by Kenarry sharing more recipes, trying new craft ideas, planning for parties and events as well as decorating our home. You'll also find her at her home organization blog Clutter Keeper®, and her craft blog Messy Momma Crafts where she shares arts and craft ideas for parents.

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