Creamy Classic Ambrosia Fruit Salad
A quick and easy 5-ingredient summer dessert featuring mandarin oranges, pineapple, miniature marshmallows, shredded coconut, and whipped cream for a creamy, nostalgic treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (about 11 ounces/312 grams) mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 can (about 8 ounces/227 grams) pineapple chunks, drained
- 1 cup (about 50 grams) miniature marshmallows
- 1 cup (about 30 grams) shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 cup (240 ml) whipped cream, chilled
Instructions
- Drain the mandarin oranges and pineapple chunks well using a fine mesh strainer or colander for about 5 minutes.
- If using fresh cream, whip 1 cup (240 ml) of heavy cream in a chilled bowl with an electric mixer or whisk until soft peaks form (about 3-4 minutes). If using pre-whipped cream, gently stir before use.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, miniature marshmallows, and shredded sweetened coconut.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream with a spatula, mixing just enough to combine without deflating the cream.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld and marshmallows soften.
- Before serving, gently stir the salad and spoon into individual bowls or a serving dish. Optionally, garnish with extra shredded coconut.
Notes
Drain canned fruit thoroughly to avoid watery salad. Whip cream to soft peaks to maintain light texture. Fold whipped cream gently to keep salad airy. Chill at least 1 hour before serving. Best eaten within 24 hours for freshness. For dairy-free version, use whipped coconut cream and dairy-free marshmallows.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
Keywords: ambrosia fruit salad, creamy fruit salad, summer dessert, easy fruit salad, 5-ingredient dessert