Creamy Ambrosia Fruit Salad (Print Version)

Nostalgic creamy fruit salad with pineapple, oranges, marshmallows and coconut. Ready in 15 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 1 can (15 oz) pineapple chunks, drained
02 - 1 can (15 oz) mandarin oranges, drained
03 - 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
04 - 1 cup maraschino cherries, halved and patted dry

→ Creamy Base

05 - 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
06 - 1 cup whipped topping

→ Mix-Ins

07 - 1½ cups mini marshmallows
08 - 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
09 - ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts

# Step-by-Step:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained pineapple chunks, mandarin oranges, halved grapes, and maraschino cherries.
02 - Add the mini marshmallows, sweetened shredded coconut, and chopped nuts to the fruit mixture.
03 - Gently fold in the sour cream and whipped topping until all ingredients are evenly coated and well combined.
04 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together properly.
05 - Stir gently before serving and serve chilled for the best flavor and texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No cooking required and it actually tastes better after chilling overnight
  • The sweet and tangy combination hits every craving at once
  • Feeds a crowd with minimal effort and budget friendly ingredients
02 -
  • Drain canned fruit longer than you think necessary because even a little extra liquid ruins the texture completely
  • The marshmallows need at least an hour in the fridge to soften, but overnight is absolute perfection
  • Greek yogurt works as a lighter substitute but the texture will be slightly denser and less fluffy
03 -
  • Buy an extra can of pineapple and drain both cans the night before so you're never rushing with wet fruit
  • Toasted coconut adds this incredible nutty depth if you want to get fancy, though the classic version needs no improvements
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