This delicious Pioneer Woman Ambrosia Salad is a quick and creamy treat perfect for any occasion. With a combination of fresh fruit, fluffy marshmallows, and sweet coconut, it’s an easy and refreshing dessert that you can make ahead. Plus, you can customize it with your favorite fruits and toppings!
Ingredients Needed
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 (15 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 (20 oz.) can pineapple tidbits, drained
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 3/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 8 maraschino cherries
- 1 pink grapefruit, peeled and cut into sections
- 1/3 cup toasted coconut chips
How To Make Ambrosia Salad
- Beat the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium speed until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a small bowl.
- Whip the Heavy Cream: Add the heavy whipping cream to the mixing bowl and beat on medium speed until soft peaks form (about 1 to 2 minutes). Return the cream cheese mixture to the bowl and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in the Sour Cream: Gently fold in the sour cream until well combined.
- Add Fruits and Marshmallows: Carefully fold in the drained mandarin oranges, pineapple tidbits, mini marshmallows, and shredded coconut.
- Chill: Transfer the mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish or bowl and refrigerate overnight, or for up to 24 hours.
- Top and Serve: Just before serving, top with maraschino cherries, pink grapefruit sections, and toasted coconut chips.
Recipe Tips
- Use Full-Fat Ingredients: For the creamiest texture, make sure to use full-fat cream cheese, sour cream, and heavy whipping cream. It will give the salad a rich, smooth finish.
- Chill Overnight: Allow the salad to sit in the fridge overnight. This gives the flavors time to blend together, making the salad taste even better.
- Drain Fruit Well: Be sure to drain the mandarin oranges and pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess liquid, which can make the salad runny.
- Toast the Coconut: Toasting the coconut chips adds a crunchy texture and enhances the coconut flavor, making the salad even more delicious.
- Customize the Fruit: Feel free to switch up the fruits. You can add grapes, strawberries, or even kiwi to make the salad your own!
How To Store Leftovers
Cover Let the leftovers ambrosia salad and refrigerate. It will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 296 kcal
- Total Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
- Sodium: 72mg
- Potassium: 132mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 38g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 33g
- Protein: 2g
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Pioneer Woman Ambrosia Salad
Description
This delicious Pioneer Woman Ambrosia Salad is a quick and creamy treat perfect for any occasion. With a combination of fresh fruit, fluffy marshmallows, and sweet coconut, it’s an easy and refreshing dessert that you can make ahead. Plus, you can customize it with your favorite fruits and toppings!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Beat the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium speed until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a small bowl.
- Whip the Heavy Cream: Add the heavy whipping cream to the mixing bowl and beat on medium speed until soft peaks form (about 1 to 2 minutes). Return the cream cheese mixture to the bowl and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in the Sour Cream: Gently fold in the sour cream until well combined.
- Add Fruits and Marshmallows: Carefully fold in the drained mandarin oranges, pineapple tidbits, mini marshmallows, and shredded coconut.
- Chill: Transfer the mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish or bowl and refrigerate overnight, or for up to 24 hours.
- Top and Serve: Just before serving, top with maraschino cherries, pink grapefruit sections, and toasted coconut chips.
Notes
- Use Full-Fat Ingredients: For the creamiest texture, make sure to use full-fat cream cheese, sour cream, and heavy whipping cream. It will give the salad a rich, smooth finish.
- Chill Overnight: Allow the salad to sit in the fridge overnight. This gives the flavors time to blend together, making the salad taste even better.
- Drain Fruit Well: Be sure to drain the mandarin oranges and pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess liquid, which can make the salad runny.
- Toast the Coconut: Toasting the coconut chips adds a crunchy texture and enhances the coconut flavor, making the salad even more delicious.
- Customize the Fruit: Feel free to switch up the fruits. You can add grapes, strawberries, or even kiwi to make the salad your own!
Pioneer Woman Ambrosia Salad