Ambrosia for a Crowd

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This is a quick rich and yummy ambrosia, perfect for a crowd. After not being happy with other recipes, I used bits and pieces of what I liked and made my own. Rich and creamy, it's a great dessert in the summertime.

Submitted by Carblover
Updated on May 27, 2022
Ambrosia
2
Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
14
Yield:
14 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 14 servings

  • 2 (20 ounce) cans crushed pineapple, drained

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained

  • 1 cup maraschino cherries, halved

  • ⅔ (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix

  • 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed

  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

  • 1 (8 ounce) package flaked coconut (such as Baker's®), or to taste

  • 2 ½ cups miniature marshmallows

Directions

  1. Combine pineapple, mandarin oranges, and cherries in a large trifle bowl. Sprinkle pudding mix over top. Fold in whipped topping and sour cream. Add coconut and mix until well combined. Place in the refrigerator until firm, 4 hours to overnight.

  2. Sprinkle marshmallows on top before serving.

Cook's Notes:

Drain the fruit well--runny ambrosia is yucky!

You can add the marshmallows before refrigerating but they will be mushy. It's a matter of preference.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

315 Calories
12g Fat
50g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 14
Calories 315
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 10g 52%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 137mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 50g 18%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 34g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 28mg 31%
Calcium 42mg 3%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 282mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.