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Ambrosia Salad

Cultural Context

Ambrosia salad is a classic American dish often served at potlucks, holiday gatherings, and family reunions. Its origins can be traced back to the 19th century, where it was a popular dessert in the Southern United States. The dish is characterized by its sweet and creamy texture, combining fruits, marshmallows, and whipped cream, making it a nostalgic favorite for many.

AmericanUSside
15 min
easy
8 servings
Servings4
3/4 cup cold heavy cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
4 cups mini marshmallows
1.5 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple tidbits
3/4 cup maraschino cherries

mini marshmallows

🥗Healthier: sugar-free marshmallows

Lower in calories.

canned fruit cocktail

🥗Healthier: fresh mixed fruit

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed fruit

More nutritious and budget-friendly.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

Higher in protein.

1

Start by making homemade whipped cream in a clean glass bowl.

2

Add 3/4 cup cold heavy cream, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract to the bowl.

3

Use an electric mixer to beat the cream until stiff peaks form, about 1 minute.

4

Once thick, add 1/2 cup sour cream to the whipped cream and mix until combined.

5

Grab a large bowl to assemble the ambrosia salad.

6

Add 4 cups of mini marshmallows to the large bowl.

7

Add 1.5 cups of sweetened shredded coconut to the bowl.

8

Add an 11-ounce can of well-drained mandarin oranges to the bowl.

9

Add an 8-ounce can of well-drained pineapple tidbits to the bowl.

10

Add 3/4 cup of well-drained maraschino cherries (remove stems) to the bowl.

11

Spoon the whipped cream mixture into the large bowl with the other ingredients.

12

Stir everything together with a spatula until well combined and coated with the whipped cream mixture.

13

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the freezer for at least an hour to let it set (optional).

Cooking Techniques

mixingchilling

Equipment Needed

glass bowlelectric mixerlarge bowlspatulaplastic wrapfreezer

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

nuts

Also Known As

Fruit SaladMarshmallow Salad

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