Description
Creamy classic Ambrosia salad brings Southern charm to dessert tables with its playful mix of marshmallows, coconut, and sweet fruits. Nostalgic flavors dance together, inviting you to savor a delightful spoonful of pure comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
Fruits:
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 can (8 ounces / 227 grams) pineapple tidbits, drained
Instructions
- Thoroughly drain mandarin oranges and pineapple tidbits, ensuring no excess liquid remains.
- Combine drained fruits, marshmallows, and coconut in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Gently fold sour cream into the fruit mixture, carefully coating all ingredients without crushing delicate fruit pieces.
- Securely seal the bowl with plastic wrap, preventing moisture loss and contamination.
- Chill the dessert in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and texture to set, creating a refreshing and creamy treat.
Notes
- Pat dry canned fruits thoroughly to prevent excess liquid from making the dessert watery and diluting the creamy texture.
- Opt for mini marshmallows for more even distribution and easier mixing throughout the sweet treat.
- Consider using Greek yogurt as a healthier alternative to sour cream while maintaining a similar creamy consistency.
- Try adding toasted coconut flakes before serving to enhance the nutty flavor and provide a delightful crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg