5 from 20 votes
Ambrosia Salad
Ambrosia Salad blends whipped heavy cream sweetened with powdered sugar and vanilla with sour cream for richness. Fresh canned mandarin oranges, maraschino cherries, pineapple tidbits, shredded sweetened coconut, and mini marshmallows create a sweet, creamy fruit salad with varied textures and tropical flavors. The salad is chilled before serving to meld the flavors.
Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
10
servings
Calories:
301 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Dessert, Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¾ cups heavy cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- 11 oz mandarin oranges well drained, canned
- 10 oz maraschino cherries well drained and without stems, ¾ cup
- 1 8 oz pineapple tidbits well drained, canned
- 1 ½ cups coconut sweetened shredded
- 4 cups mini marshmallows (see note)
Instructions
- Combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Use an electric mixer to beat until mixture is thick, billowy, and the consistency of Cool Whip.
- Use a spatula to fold in sour cream until completely combined.
- In a separate bowl, stir together oranges, cherries, pineapple, coconut, and mini marshmallows.
- Add whipped cream/sour cream mixture and stir until completely combined.
- Cover bowl and chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
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Notes
- Use rainbow or fruit-flavored mini marshmallows for a highlight of tropical flavor, or classic white marshmallows as a substitute.
- Add ¾ cup coarsely chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts for extra texture and flavor if desired.
- Make the salad 1 to 24 hours before serving to develop best flavor and texture.
- Store ambrosia salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezing is not recommended as it can affect texture negatively.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
301kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
70mg
(3%)
Potassium
156mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
38g
(76%)
Vitamin A
769IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 301
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 301kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 70mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 156mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
| Vitamin A | 769IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.