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ambrosia

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Leila Hutchins
The Villages, FL

Holiday family favorite

(2 ratings)
yield 14 -16
prep time 1 Hr
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For ambrosia

  • 2 can
    pineapple tidbits, large cans
  • 3
    mandarin oranges, small cans
  • 1
    maraschino cherries, divided
  • 16 oz
    sour cream
  • 1/2
    bag of marshmallows
  • 1 c
    coconut, divided
  • 1 c
    pecans, in pieces, divided

How To Make ambrosia

  • 1
    Set aside 1/2 cup of coconut; 1/4 cup of pecans; and 8 to 10 cherries for topping.
  • 2
    Mix together all other ingredients. Place in shallow dish, smooth top of mixture. Sprinkle reserved coconut over mixture. Cut cherries and place on top, sprinkle pecans.
  • 3
    Refrigerate at least one hour. May be refrigerated overnight.
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