Best Ambrosia Dessert Bowl Recipes

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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.

AMBROSIA DESSERT



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This easy-to-make dessert from Jeanette Bretthauer of Aurora, Illinois has a yummy flavor and a melt-in-your-mout texture. "I have also made it with chocolate crumbs and crushed candy canes for the holidays," Jeanette notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1 cup whipped topping
4 whole graham crackers, crushed
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the marshmallows, pineapple and nuts; fold in whipped topping. Combine graham cracker crumbs and butter; spoon a third of the mixture into a foil-lined 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pan. Top with half of the marshmallow mixture; repeat layers. Top with remaining crumb mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until set. , Remove dessert from pan; peel off and discard foil. Cut into four pieces; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

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.

AMBROSIA SALAD



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During last-minute menu planning, I often include this classic ambrosia salad recipe because I keep the ingredients on hand. -Judi Bringegar, Liberty, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the oranges, pineapple, marshmallows and coconut. Add sour cream and toss to mix. Cover and refrigerate for several hours.

Nutrition Facts :

EXTREME AMBROSIA FRUIT DESSERT



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This is so delicious, and makes a ton of ambrosia, but recipe may be cut in half if desired to serve about 4-6 people, I like to use coloured mini marshmallows --- plan ahead this needs to chill for minimum 2 hours, prep time includes chilling time.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (8 ounce) containers cool whip frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup soft shredded coconut (optional)
3/4 cup walnuts
2 (8 ounce) cans fruit cocktail, drained
2 (8 ounce) cans pineapple chunks, drained
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, well drained (can use about 2 cups fresh chopped orange segments also)
5 -6 cups mini marshmallows
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained
1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg (or to taste)
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the Cool Whip topping, coconut (if using) chopped walnuts, fruit cocktail, pineapple, oranges, marshmallows, cherries, nutmeg and cinnamon; mix all together very well (adjusting the cinnamon and nutmeg to suit taste).
  • Chill in refrigerator for 2 or more hours before serving.
  • Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.6, Fat 22.2, SaturatedFat 13.3, Sodium 46.7, Carbohydrate 83.3, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 69.7, Protein 4.2

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