Description
Creamy Pioneer Woman Ambrosia Salad brings Southern charm to dessert tables with its cloud-like marshmallow blend. Sweet tropical fruits and coconut create a nostalgic summer treat you’ll crave at potlucks and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 1 (15-ounce / 425 grams) can mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 (20-ounce / 567 grams) can pineapple tidbits, drained
- 1 pink grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
- 8 maraschino cherries, halved
Dairy and Sweet Components:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- ¼ cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
- 2 cups (80 grams) mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Coconut and Toppings:
- ¾ cup (60 grams) shredded sweetened coconut
- ⅓ cup (30 grams) toasted coconut chips
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, pure vanilla extract, and heavy whipping cream (236.6 milliliters / 1 cup). Utilize an electric mixer at medium velocity, creating a silky, aerated texture within 3-4 minutes.
- Select a separate pristine bowl to whip additional heavy cream. Blend on medium speed until delicate, cloud-like peaks emerge, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Delicately incorporate the whipped cream into the sweetened mixture, folding with gentle circular motions. Continue whipping until robust, structured peaks develop. Introduce sour cream, stirring until completely harmonized.
- Carefully integrate mini marshmallows, shredded coconut, mandarin orange segments, and pineapple chunks. Employ a folding technique to distribute ingredients uniformly, ensuring each spoonful contains a balanced mixture.
- Transfer the creamy concoction into a 2-quart (1.89 liters) serving vessel. Seal with protective covering and refrigerate for 24 hours, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Immediately prior to serving, garnish with toasted coconut chips. Artfully arrange maraschino cherry halves and grapefruit sections across the surface for visual appeal.
- Present thoroughly chilled, offering a refreshing, decadent dessert experience perfect for social gatherings or intimate family meals.
Notes
- Reminds you of grandma’s kitchen, bringing warmth and nostalgia to every spoonful.
- Tropical fruit medley creates a symphony of sweet and creamy sensations.
- Foolproof recipe that even kitchen novices can master with confidence.
- Overnight chilling intensifies the flavors, making it a smart make-ahead dessert.
- Crowd-pleasing treat that steals the show at any potluck or family gathering.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg