Creamy Frozen Fruit Salad

A classic frozen fruit salad made with a rich, cooked custard base. This versatile dish can be served as a sweet dessert or a savory-style salad.

Author

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Recipe

Measurements	Ingredients
1 Tablespoon	Butter
2	Egg Yolks
2 Tablespoons	Cornstarch
$\frac{1}{4}$ Cup	Sugar
$\frac{1}{4}$ Teaspoon	Salt
$\frac{3}{4}$ Cup	Milk
$\frac{1}{4}$ Cup	Lemon Juice
1 No. 2$\frac{1}{2}$ Can (Approx. 29 oz)	Fruit Salad, Drained
Optional	Whipped Cream or Mayonnaise

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Instructions

1. In the top of a double boiler, cook the butter, egg yolks, cornstarch, sugar, salt, and milk together, stirring constantly until thick.
2. Remove the custard from the heat and beat in the lemon juice.
3. Cool the mixture completely.
4. Fold in the drained fruit salad. (Whipped cream may also be folded in at this point if desired).
5. Pour into a freezer-safe container and freeze until firm.
6. Serve with whipped cream for dessert, or with mayonnaise as a salad.

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