Ambrosia Pie
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Ambrosia Pie
Description
This Ambrosia Pie starts by mixing crushed pineapple with instant vanilla pudding mix, sour cream, and lemon juice to create a smooth, tangy base. To this, miniature marshmallows and sweetened coconut flakes are folded in along with drained mandarin orange segments. The mixture is then transferred to a pre-made graham cracker crust and refrigerated for several hours to set.
The finished pie has a creamy, cool filling that balances the tartness of lemon and pineapple with the sweetness of marshmallows. The coconut adds a chewy texture, and mandarin oranges provide juicy bursts of citrus. The graham cracker crust offers a crisp, slightly sweet base that complements the filling well.
This pie is ideal for warm weather or occasions where a light, fruity dessert is desired. It can be decorated with whipped cream before serving for added richness and presentation.
Ingredients
- 1 Graham Cracker Crust
- 16 ounces pineapple 2 cans, crushed
- 5.1 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix 1 box, 6 servings size
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
- 11 ounces mandarin orange drained, about 1 cup segments, 1 can
- Whipped Cream for decorating, optional
Instructions
- Combine crushed pineapple, vanilla pudding mix, sour cream and lemon juice until well mixed.
- Stir in marshmallows and coconut. Gently fold in oranges.
- Spoon into graham crust, cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
- Decorate and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 246 | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 159mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 143mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 345IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 7.5mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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