Easy Orzo Cheesecake Fruit Salad Recipe

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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