southern style ambrosia

Name: Southern Style Ambrosia
Prep time: 30 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 bag(s) mini marshmallows; 16 ounce(s) cream cheese; 1 cup(s) sugar; 1 cup(s) cream; 16 ounce(s) cool whip; 2 can(s) pineapple tidbits; 1 jar(s) maraschino cherries, sliced in half; 1 bag(s) coconut, unsweetened; 1 bag(s) chopped pecans; 1 large can(s) fruit cocktail

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Gael King

Naples, FL

Updated on Nov 3, 2013

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.

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prep time 30 Min

cook time

method No-Cook or Other

yield 10 - 12

Ingredients

1 bag mini marshmallows
16 ounces cream cheese
1 cup sugar
1 cup cream
16 ounces cool whip
2 cans 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

Step 1

Blend cream cheese, sugar, and cream.

Step 2

Add Cool Whip. Stir until smooth.
Step 3

Set aside 1/2 of cherries and 1/3 of coconut. Add remaining fruits, nuts, marshmallows, and coconut to cream mixture and blend.
Step 4

Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
Step 5

Before serving, top with reserved cherries and ring bowl with coconut.
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