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southern style ambrosia

(1 rating)
gaelking avatar
Recipe by
Gael King
@gaelking
Naples, FL

This gets raves at every occasion I serve it! A delightful make ahead no-cook, no-fuss addition to the menu that brightens up any holiday table.

(1 rating)
yield 10 - 12
prep time 30 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For southern style ambrosia

  • 1 bag
    mini marshmallows
  • 16 oz
    cream cheese
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    cream
  • 16 oz
    cool whip
  • 2 can
    pineapple tidbits
  • 1 jar
    maraschino cherries, sliced in half
  • 1 bag
    coconut, unsweetened
  • 1 bag
    chopped pecans
  • 1 large can
    fruit cocktail

How To Make southern style ambrosia

  • 1
    Blend cream cheese, sugar, and cream.
  • 2
    Add Cool Whip. Stir until smooth.
  • 3
    Set aside 1/2 of cherries and 1/3 of coconut. Add remaining fruits, nuts, marshmallows, and coconut to cream mixture and blend.
  • 4
    Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
  • 5
    Before serving, top with reserved cherries and ring bowl with coconut.
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