Description
A creamy retro fruit cocktail ambrosia salad with fluffy marshmallows, sweet fruits, coconut, and a rich cheesecake-style base.
Ingredients
Scale
- 227 g cream cheese, softened
- 227 g whipped topping, thawed
- 425 g can mandarin oranges, drained
- 567 g can crushed pineapple, drained
- 340 g maraschino cherries, drained and halved
- 100 g mini marshmallows
- 100 g sweetened shredded coconut
- 50 g chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Fold in whipped topping gently.
- Add drained mandarin oranges, pineapple, and cherries.
- Fold in mini marshmallows and shredded coconut.
- Mix gently until evenly combined.
- Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Top with nuts and extra cherries before serving.
Notes
Drain fruits thoroughly to avoid a watery texture. Chill longer for best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: fruit cocktail ambrosia salad, ambrosia salad recipe, creamy fruit salad, marshmallow fruit salad