maraschino cherry ambrosia

Name: Maraschino Cherry Ambrosia
Prep time: 15 min
Ingredients: 20 ounce(s) can crushed pineapple [drained]; 15 ounce(s) fruit cocktail, in heavy syrup [delmonte brand works best]; 16 ounce(s) sour cream; 32 ounce(s) 2 bags [16 oz each] shredded coconut; 21 ounce(s) 2 bags [10.5 each] miniature marshmallows; 2 pound(s) 2 jars [1 lb each] maraschino cherries in heavy syrup; 1 cup(s) heavy whipping cream; - powdered sugar to taste; - vanilla to taste; 15 ounce(s) canned mandarin oranges [drained]

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Bobbi Gulla

Philadelphia, PA

Updated on Feb 15, 2012

This ambrosia is truly worthy of the gods...it goes well with nectar. j/k I bring this to to many gatherings & have learned to bring copies of the recipe to put next to the bowl. Its ridiculously easy to make. If you're not a maraschino cherry fan, just leave them out.

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prep time 15 Min

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yield It depends on the crowd. Alot is as close as I can estimate.

Ingredients

20 ounces can crushed pineapple [drained]
15 ounces fruit cocktail, in heavy syrup [delmonte brand works best]
16 ounces sour cream
32 ounces 2 bags [16 oz each] shredded coconut
21 ounces 2 bags [10.5 each] miniature marshmallows
2 pounds 2 jars [1 lb each] maraschino cherries in heavy syrup
1 cup heavy whipping cream
- powdered sugar to taste
- vanilla to taste
15 ounces canned mandarin oranges [drained]

How To Make maraschino cherry ambrosia

Step 1

Drain pineapple & mandarin oranges very well. Place in something large to mix. I use my large crock pot or my turkey pan.

Step 2

Add fruit cocktail & heavy syrup.
Step 3

Add syrup from maraschino cherries. Cut cherries in half and add to mixture.
Step 4

Add sour cream.
Step 5

Add shredded coconut.
Step 6

Add mini-marshmallows.
Step 7

In seperate mixing bowl, make whipping cream: heavy whipping cream powdered sugar [to taste] vanilla [to taste] Use mixer. Mix until it hardens and forms whipped cream. Be patient. It WILL happen... Fold whipped cream into mixture.
Step 8

Chill in refrigerator at least 4 hours. The longer it chills the better the tastes will combine.
Step 9

Get a large bowl, a spoon & go into a private place so people won't see your eyes roll in pleasure or hear you moan with delight. LOL
Step 10

Enjoy!
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