Best Holiday Ambrosia Fruit Fluff Recipes

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HOLIDAY AMBROSIA SALAD



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My Mom would make this every Thanksgiving and Christmas, and it has been a family favorite for three generations. The dressing is gently cooked, and the salad so light you can serve it anytime.

Provided by Dad

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Fruit Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 8h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces uncooked orzo pasta
¾ cup white sugar
2 large eggs eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 (8 ounce) cans pineapple chunks, drained with juice reserved
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
1 cup shredded coconut
4 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain, transfer to a large bowl, and cool.
  • Whisk the sugar, eggs, flour, salt, and reserved pineapple juice together in a saucepan until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture thickens. Pour over cooled pasta, and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate overnight, or at least 8 hours.
  • Stir the pineapple chunks and mandarin oranges into the pasta mixture. Mix in the coconut if desired. Stir in the frozen whipped topping until evenly blended. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 101.2 mg, Sugar 21.8 g

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 SALAD



Ambrosia Salad image

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 :

HOLIDAY AMBROSIA CAKE



Holiday Ambrosia Cake image

This is from an old recipe that came to me as a typical fruitcake. I added pineapple, coconut and pineapple juice, which made it really moist and gave it a bit of a tropical taste. - Dotty Stodulski, North Port, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon coconut extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
2-1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1-1/2 cups chopped candied pineapple
1 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup chopped dried mangoes
1/2 cup chopped green candied cherries
1/2 cup chopped red candied cherries
COCONUT GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons coconut milk or 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with pineapple juice, beating well after each addition. Fold in the coconut, pineapple, macadamia nuts, raisins, mangoes and candied cherries., Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, coconut milk and extracts. Drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 331mg sodium, Carbohydrate 95g carbohydrate (65g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

HOLIDAY AMBROSIA FRUIT FLUFF



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Whipped cream may be used in place of Cool Whip if desired but the Cool Whip tends to hold up better for this salad, and you may adjust the amount to taste --- not only is this delicious this colourful dessert makes a wonderful presentation to serve at your holiday table, it may be be made well in advance! :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 cups fresh cranberries, halved (measure 2-1/2 cups before slicing in half)
3/4 cup sugar
3 cups coloured mini marshmallows (can use white)
2 large red apples, unpeeled and diced
2 1/2 cups large seedless grapes (sliced in half)
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits (very well drained, squeeze out excess moisture with hands)
1 cup chopped pecans
2 -3 cups cool whip frozen whipped topping, thawed (or use one 8-ounce container)
1/4 cup shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a small bowl toss the cranberries with sugar; set aside for 30 minutes at room temperature.
  • In a large bowl combine the marshmallows with chopped apples, grape halves, pineapple and chopped pecans.
  • Add in the sugar-coated cranberries and toss to combine.
  • Fold in the Cool Whip topping.
  • Cover and chill until ready to use.
  • Before serving sprinkle with coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.8, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 4.7, Sodium 23.9, Carbohydrate 53.4, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 43, Protein 2.3

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