Ambrosia Tapioca Pudding

Make this as a go-along side salad or, better yet, serve it as a light, refreshing dessert.

Serves: 6

Preparation Time: 2 hr

Cooking Time: 15 min

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons tapioca (see Note)
• 2 3/4 cups milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
• 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows

Instructions

1. In a medium-sized saucepan, combine sugar, tapioca, milk, and egg; let stand 5 minutes. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 8 to 10 minutes, or until mixture comes to a rolling boil. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and let cool 20 minutes. Gently stir in oranges, pineapple, and marshmallows.
    
2. Pour into a serving bowl or individual dessert bowls and chill at least 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled. Serve or cover and keep chilled until ready to serve.

Notes

Any type of tapioca, including instant, works well in this pudding.