Best Ambrosia Crunch Recipes

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AMBROSIA SALAD



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This delicious Ambrosia Salad is so easy to make and always a big hit with kids and adults alike! Made in just one bowl, this classic dessert salad is the perfection addition to your next gathering!

Provided by Trish - Mom On Timeout

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 oz Cool Whip (, lite is fine)
1/2 cup sour cream (, light is fine)
11 oz mandarin oranges (drained)
20 oz crushed pineapple (drained)
10 oz maraschino cherries (drained, halved, and patted dry)
1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
2 cups miniature marshmallows
3/4 cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, cashews optional)

Steps:

  • Fold sour cream into Cool Whip in a large serving bowl.
  • Fold in remaining ingredients making sure the pineapple, oranges, and cherries have been properly drained.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 50 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 29 g, ServingSize 1 serving

AMBROSIA



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Try Alton Brown's take on the Southern classic ambrosia, a holiday fruit salad with clementines, pineapples, maraschino cherries and even marshmallows.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon sugar
4 ounces sour cream
6 ounces homemade mini marshmallows, approximately 3 cups
1 cup clementine orange segments, approximately 6 clementines
1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
1 cup freshly grated coconut
1 cup toasted, chopped pecans
1/2 cup drained maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Place the cream and sugar into the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment and whip until stiff peaks are formed. Add the sour cream and whisk to combine. Add the marshmallows, orange, pineapple, coconut, pecans and cherries and stir to combine. Transfer to a glass serving bowl, cover and place in the refrigerator for 2 hours before serving.

SOUTHERN AMBROSIA



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Provided by Stacey Little | Southern Bite

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (20-ounce) can pineapple tidbits in juice
1 (15-ounce) can mandarin oranges
1 (10-ounce) jar maraschino cherries
1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
1 cup mini marshmallows
1/3 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Drain the pineapple and the orange segments very well. Set aside.
  • Drain the cherries and slice each one in half. Rinse the cherries well and allow to drain. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the whipped topping and the sour cream. Add in the coconut and mini marshmallows. Fold in the drained pineapple, oranges, and cherries. Add the pecans and gently stir to combine. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for about an hour before serving.

AMBROSIA CRUNCH



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This recipe is from "Ambrosia". The cookbook is from Vicksburg, MS. Excellent snack mix.

Provided by SouthernBell2627

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups Rice Chex
3 cups Corn Chex
3 cups Cheerios toasted oat cereal
2 cups pretzel sticks
2 cups peanuts
1 (12 ounce) bag M&M's plain chocolate candy
1 (12 ounce) bag M&M's peanut chocolate candies
1 (12 ounce) bag white chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except white chocolate morsels in a large bowl.
  • Melt white chocolate morsels according to the package directions.
  • Pour white chocolate over the mixture and toss well to coat.
  • Spread on waxed paper and let sit until white chocolate hardens.
  • Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 786.7, Fat 42.1, SaturatedFat 16.7, Cholesterol 12.6, Sodium 293.3, Carbohydrate 90.5, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 62.1, Protein 16.4

OUR BEST AMBROSIA RECIPE EVER



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Provided by Emily Nabors Hall

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons honey, plus more for drizzling
2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
4 assorted medium oranges (such as navel, Cara Cara, and blood oranges)
1 fresh medium pineapple, peeled and cored
½ cup toasted, sweetened coconut chips (such as Dang)

Steps:

  • Whisk together Greek yogurt, honey, 1 tablespoon water, vanilla bean paste, and salt in a medium bowl until smooth. (Store yogurt mixture, covered, in the refrigerator up to 2 days.)
  • Cut peel and pith from oranges; cut oranges into ¼-inch-thick rounds. Cut pineapple lengthwise into ¼-inch-thick planks; cut planks into 2-inch pieces. (Store orange rounds and pineapple pieces in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 day.)
  • To assemble, spread yogurt mixture in a thick layer on a large platter. Arrange fruit over yogurt; drizzle with additional honey. Sprinkle with toasted coconut chips (breaking apart any larger chips), and serve.

SPICED AMBROSIA PUNCH



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I love this chai-inspired twist on basic spiced cider punch. It's so easy to make, and everyone seems pleasantly surprised by the apricot and peach nectars..-Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h15m

Yield 10 servings (about 2 qt.).

Number Of Ingredients 12

3-1/2 cups apple cider or juice
3 cups apricot nectar
1 cup peach nectar or additional apricot nectar
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
8 whole cloves
Optional: Orange slices and lemon zest strips

Steps:

  • In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine first seven ingredients. Place cinnamon sticks, ginger, orange zest and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose seasonings; tie securely with string. Add to slow cooker., Cook, covered, on low until flavors are blended, 3-4 hours. Discard spice bag. Serve warm. If desired, garnish with orange slices and lemon zest strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 14mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

AMBROSIA CRUNCH



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Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups Rice Chex
3 cups Corn Chex
3 cups Cheerios
2 cups stick pretzels
2 cups peanuts
1 (12-ounce) bag plain M&M's
1 (12-ounce) bag peanut M&M's
1 (12-ounce) bag white chocolate morsels

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients, except white chocolate, in a large bowl. Melt white chocolate according to package directions. Pour white chocolate over mixture and toss well to coat. Spread on wax paper and let sit until white chocolate hardens. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

AMBROSIA



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This is a classic Southern dessert in which layers of oranges, bananas and coconut are drizzled with honey, lemon juice and Cointreau. The perfect sweet to serve in the dreary midwinter months when your palate is craving something bright and juicy, but the berries haven't arrived yet.

Provided by Peter Feibleman

Categories     dessert

Time 15m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 oranges, peeled and sliced into 1/4 -inch rounds
1 banana, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey (optional)
Splash of Cointreau (optional)

Steps:

  • In a glass serving bowl, form a single layer of orange slices and top with a few slices of banana. Sprinkle a thin layer of coconut over the top. Repeat layering until all of these ingredients are finished, reserving a tablespoon of the coconut. Stir together the juices and honey, if using, and pour over the fruit. Follow with the Cointreau, if desired, and a final sprinkling of coconut. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for several hours.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 103, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 16 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams

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