Ambrosia Dessert
Southern

Ambrosia

A classic Southern fruit salad with coconut, marshmallows, and cream.

15
Total Min
0
Cook Min
8
Servings
Easy
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 2.00 cup sweetened coconut
  • 2.00 cup miniature marshmallows
  • 1.00 cup an mandarin oranges , drained
  • 1.00 cup an crushed pineapple , drained
  • 2.00 cup sour cream
  • 0.50 cup pecans
  • maraschino cherries

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine coconut, marshmallows, mandarin oranges, and pineapple in a large bowl.

  2. 2

    Fold in sour cream until everything is coated.

  3. 3

    Stir in pecans.

  4. 4

    Cover and refrigerate overnight.

  5. 5

    The marshmallows soften and all the flavors meld together.

  6. 6

    Garnish with cherries before serving.

  7. 7

    Serve chilled as a dessert or sweet side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (8 servings)
Calories 801
Total Fat53g
Saturated Fat30g
Cholesterol40mg
Sodium519mg
Total Carbohydrate74g
Dietary Fiber6g
Total Sugars48g
Protein10g
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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