Best Recipe for Ambrosia
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Best Recipe for Ambrosia
Description
This Ambrosia recipe combines cool whip, milk, sour cream, and instant vanilla pudding powder to create a creamy base. Sweet shredded coconut and chopped nuts add chewiness and crunch. Mini marshmallows contribute softness and sweetness. Mixed with drained mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, and maraschino cherries, the salad achieves a vibrant, tropical fruit flavor balanced by the creamy components. Gently folding the fruit ensures it stays intact and evenly coated with the dressing.
Typically served chilled, ambrosia is a classic dessert salad often brought to gatherings or holiday meals for its sweet, refreshing character and variety of textures. The cool creaminess contrasts with juicy fruit and crunchy nuts, making it a well-rounded but indulgent option.
The recipe can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours. Adjust consistency by adding reserved pineapple juice if a thinner texture is preferred. Variations such as using pistachio pudding mix instead of vanilla are popular for different flavor profiles.
Ingredients
- 1 (8-oz) tub Cool Whip regular or lite (thawed)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 (3.4-oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix goes in the salad as dry powder
- 1 cup coconut sweetened shredded
- 1 cup nuts I used walnuts. Pecans are good too, chopped
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 2 (15-oz) cans mandarin orange drained well
- 1 (8-oz) can pineapple slightly drained (reserve juice, crushed
- 1 (14-oz) jar maraschino cherries drained well
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add cool whip, milk, sour cream, and pudding mix.
- Add the coconut, nuts, and marshmallows. Stir well.
- Add the mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, and cherries. Gently fold in the fruit.
- Add some of the reserved pineapple juice if it seems thick. (This is just personal preference)
- Serve immediately. Or cover and chill until you are ready to serve. You can make it up to 24 hours in advance.
Notes
- This ambrosia salad can be made up to 24 hours in advance and kept chilled for best flavor and texture.
- Adjust thickness by adding reserved pineapple juice if desired for a looser consistency.
- Consider substituting pistachio pudding mix for vanilla to create a flavor variation.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 467 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 467kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 76g | 25% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 388mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 62g | 124% |
| Vitamin A | 915IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 143mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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