Creamy Ambrosia Salad Recipe Easy 5-Minute Dessert Idea
A quick and easy dessert featuring whipped cream, marshmallows, juicy fruit, and coconut for a nostalgic and versatile treat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8-ounce container whipped topping, thawed
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 11-ounce can mandarin oranges, drained
- 20-ounce can pineapple chunks, drained
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, halved and drained
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional, pecans or walnuts)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the whipped topping and sour cream. Fold them together until smooth and well combined.
- Add the mini marshmallows to the bowl and fold gently to avoid deflating the whipped topping.
- Add the drained mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, and maraschino cherries. Stir carefully to distribute the fruit evenly without crushing it.
- Sprinkle in the shredded coconut and chopped nuts (if using). Fold gently to ensure everything is well incorporated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.
- Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir to fluff it back up. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with more cherries or a sprinkle of coconut.
Notes
[‘Chill the salad for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.’, ‘Drain fruit well to avoid excess liquid.’, ‘Fold gently to maintain the fluffy texture.’, ‘Can be made a day ahead for better flavor.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
Keywords: Ambrosia Salad, Easy Dessert, Quick Recipe, Fruit Salad, Kid-Friendly Dessert, Potluck Recipe, Holiday Dessert