24 Hour Salad

My mom used to make this for picnics, family gatherings and Christmas day. It was always a hit and I miss mom making it. Mom always served it with ham or shredded beef sandwiches, or even swiss steak sandwiches, along with potato salad, chips and a drink.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) bag marshmallows
• 1 (16 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
• 4  ounces  chopped pecans
• 4  egg yolks
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 cup  whipping cream
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

1. Heat in a saucepan egg yolks, sugar, cream, lemon juice.
2. Bring to a boil until thick.
3. Cool.
4. Mix in a large bowl: marshmallows, drained crush pineapple, and pecans.
5. Add the cooled sauce and mix thoroughly.
6. Put into a dish and refrigerate 24 hours.
7. Serve cold.