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Ambrosia Salad

This ambrosia salad skips out on the refrigerated topping in favor of whipped coconut cream. It adds the perfect tropical flavor to this fruit and marshmallow salad!

Prep Time
20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 346 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Coconut Cream
  • 15 ounce can of coconut cream
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Ambrosia
  • 4 cups mini marshmallows
  • 30 ounces canned mandarin oranges drained
  • 40 ounces canned diced pineapples drained
  • 16 ounces jarred maraschino cherries drained and stems removed
  • pistachios de-shelled, for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Chill the can of coconut cream overnight in a refrigerator
  2. Before whipping the cream, chill a large mixing bowl for 10 minutes in a freezer
  3. Remove the lid of the coconut cream and scrape out the thickened cream from the top. Reserve the remaining liquid for another use.
  4. Put the cream in the mixing bowl and beat until creamy, about 30 seconds.
  5. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and whip until smooth, about 1 minute.
  6. In a separate bowl, combine the mini marshmallows, mandarin oranges, pineapples, and maraschino cherries and mix to combine.
  7. Pour the coconut cream over the fruit and marshmallows. Stir until well combined.
  8. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
  9. Sprinkle with pistachios just before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 346kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Sodium 21mg (1%) Potassium 337mg (10%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 51g (102%) Vitamin A 994IU (20%) Vitamin C 34mg (38%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 346

% Daily Value*

Calories 346kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 61g 20%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Sodium 21mg 1%
Potassium 337mg 7%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 51g 102%
Vitamin A 994IU 20%
Vitamin C 34mg 38%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.