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The Ultimate Ambrosia Salad (Classic & Fluffy Recipe!)

Classic Ambrosia Salad: Your Ultimate Fluffy Fruit Treat

The Ultimate Ambrosia Salad is a delightful mix of tropical fruits, marshmallows, and creamy dressing, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fruit Base
  • 1 cup Fresh Pineapple Cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup Mandarin Oranges Drain well to avoid excess moisture
  • 1 cup Maraschino Cherries Drain and pat dry
  • 1 cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut Unsweetened can be substituted
  • 2 cups Mini Marshmallows Stick with standard size
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Ensure it's cold for good whipping
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Crucial for achieving right texture
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup Green Grapes Halved for added crunch
  • 1/2 cup Pecans Chopped for even distribution

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a chilled mixing bowl, whip cold heavy cream at medium speed until soft peaks form (3-5 minutes). Gradually add sugar to taste, then fold in sour cream gently.
  2. Combine fresh pineapple, well-drained mandarin oranges, drained maraschino cherries, shredded coconut, and mini marshmallows in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Fold the whipped cream mixture into the fruit blend carefully, maintaining the fluffy texture for about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to meld flavors.
  5. Just before serving, stir gently and garnish with additional maraschino cherries if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 70mg

Notes

Drain fruits well to avoid a watery salad, and ensure heavy cream is cold before whipping.

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