5.0 from 30 votes
Ambrosia Salad
Ambrosia salad is a classic, old-fashioned dessert. My version is made even better with homemade whipped cream and colorful, fruity marshmallows for the best taste. Recipe includes a how-to video!
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 can mandarin oranges well drained
- 10 oz (¾ cup) maraschino cherries well drained and without stems
- 1 8 oz can pineapple tidbits well drained
- 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 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
- I like to use the rainbow/fruit flavored mini marshmallows for more of a tropical flavor, but classic white mini marshmallows work just fine, too!
- Some people like to add nuts to their ambrosia salad. ¾ cup of coarsely chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts would make a great addition.
- I recommend making Ambrosia Salad 1-24 hours before you intend to serve, for best flavor and texture. However, Ambrosia Salad will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days (make sure to store in an airtight container). I do not recommend freezing.
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
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
38g
(76%)
Vitamin A
769IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
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.