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Ambrosia Salad

Ambrosia Salad is a creamy fruit dessert made with whipped cream, coconut, marshmallows, and canned fruit.
Prep Time 13 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 11 oz can mandarin oranges drained
  • 8 oz can pineapple tidbits drained
  • 1 cup maraschino cherries drained
  • 1 1/2 cups mini fruit-flavored marshmallows
  • Optional: chopped pecans sliced bananas, chopped apples

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream for 1–2 minutes.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold in the Greek yogurt.
  • In another large bowl, combine drained mandarin oranges, pineapple, cherries, coconut, and marshmallows.
  • Fold the whipped cream mixture into the fruit mixture.
  • Mix gently until everything is well coated.
  • Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving your Ambrosia Salad.

Notes

  • You can swap Greek yogurt with whipped topping if preferred