Best 8 Ambrosia For A Crowd Recipes

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Ambrosia, a traditional dish often served at holidays and gatherings, is a delightful treat that combines sweet fruits, creamy textures, and a touch of tanginess. While it's a classic dessert enjoyed in many homes, preparing it for a large group can be a daunting task. This article aims to guide you through the process of creating an ambrosia recipe that will satisfy and impress a crowd. We'll delve into variations of this beloved dish, offering tips and tricks to ensure a successful and delectable outcome. With careful planning and execution, you'll be able to whip up an unforgettable ambrosia that will leave your guests craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

AMBROSIA



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Try Alton Brown's take on the Southern classic ambrosia, a holiday fruit salad with clementines, pineapples, maraschino cherries and even marshmallows.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon sugar
4 ounces sour cream
6 ounces homemade mini marshmallows, approximately 3 cups
1 cup clementine orange segments, approximately 6 clementines
1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
1 cup freshly grated coconut
1 cup toasted, chopped pecans
1/2 cup drained maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Place the cream and sugar into the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment and whip until stiff peaks are formed. Add the sour cream and whisk to combine. Add the marshmallows, orange, pineapple, coconut, pecans and cherries and stir to combine. Transfer to a glass serving bowl, cover and place in the refrigerator for 2 hours before serving.

AWESOME AMBROSIA FOR A CROWD



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This is a quick rich and yummy ambrosia. Made it just the other day for an anniversary at work and everyone loved it. Rich and creamy its a great dessert in the summertime. This recipe feeds anywhere for 12 to 20 depending on how hungry you are :) Cooking time is overnight in the fridge

Provided by Carb Lover

Categories     Dessert

Time P1DT20m

Yield 12-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (20 ounce) cans crushed pineapple
2 (15 ounce) cans mandarin orange segments
1 cup maraschino cherry, -cut in halves can add more if you like
1 (12 ounce) container Cool Whip, thawed
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 (3 1/2 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding
1 (8 ounce) bag coconut (I use Bakers)
2 1/2 cups mini marshmallows

Steps:

  • Strain your pineapple and orange segments to get rid of extra juice. (I sometimes press on top of friut lightly to help this). You want your fruit as drained as possible, runny ambrosia is yucky :) add the cherries.
  • Then sprinkle about 2/3 of the vanilla pudding over your fuit, this adds flavor and also will help firm up the ambrosia.
  • Next fold in the cool whip and the sour cream. Add the coconut, you can use more or less depending on how much you like coconut.
  • Mix all together.
  • Now I refrigerate overnight and then about 4 or 5 hours before you are ready to serve (in the morning is good)I add the marshmallows. This keeps them from getting too mushy. You can of course add them at the same time as the coconut. It's just a matter of preference.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.4, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 19.7, Cholesterol 8.8, Sodium 154.3, Carbohydrate 52.4, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 42.8, Protein 3.5

AMBROSIA FOR A CROWD



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This is a quick rich and yummy ambrosia, perfect for a crowd. After not being happy with other recipes, I used bits and pieces of what I liked and made my own. Rich and creamy, it's a great dessert in the summertime.

Provided by Carblover

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 4h20m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (20 ounce) cans crushed pineapple, drained
2 (15 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup maraschino cherries, halved
⅔ (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 (8 ounce) package flaked coconut (such as Baker's®), or to taste
2 ½ cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Combine pineapple, mandarin oranges, and cherries in a large trifle bowl. Sprinkle pudding mix over top. Fold in whipped topping and sour cream. Add coconut and mix until well combined. Place in the refrigerator until firm, 4 hours to overnight.
  • Sprinkle marshmallows on top before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Carbohydrate 49.6 g, Cholesterol 7.1 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 137 mg, Sugar 34.1 g

AWESOME AMBROSIA FOR A CROWD



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This is a quick rich and yummy ambrosia made my way after looking at MANY different recipes. I hope you enjoy it. Rich and creamy its a great dessert in the summertime (or any other time). This recipe feeds anywhere for 12 to 20 depending on how hungry you are :) Cooking time is overnight in the fridge

Provided by Mary Yamasaki

Categories     Puddings

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 can(s) 20 oz each crushed pineapple
2 can(s) 15 oz each mandarin oranges
1 c maraschino cherries - cut in halves can add more if you like
12 oz cool whip - thawed (1 container)
8 oz sour cream (1 container)
1 box instant vanilla pudding (3 1/2 ounces)
8 oz sweet coconut flakes ( 1 bag - i use bakers)
2 1/2 c marshmallows, mini

Steps:

  • 1. Strain your pineapple and orange segments to get rid of extra juice. (I sometimes press on top of friut lightly to help this). You want your fruit as drained as possible, runny ambrosia is yucky :) add the cherries.
  • 2. Strain your pineapple and orange segments to get rid of extra juice. (I sometimes press on top of friut lightly to help this). You want your fruit as drained as possible, runny ambrosia is yucky :) add the cherries.
  • 3. Next fold in the cool whip and the sour cream. Then sprinkle the vanilla pudding and and give it another mix. Add the coconut, you can use more or less depending on how much you like coconut. Then mix it all together.
  • 4. Now I refrigerate overnight and then about 4 or 5 hours before you are ready to serve (in the morning is good)I add the marshmallows. This keeps them from getting too mushy. You can of course add them at the same time as the coconut. It's just a matter of preference Soon into cocktail glasses for a lovely presentation.

AMBROSIA



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Yes, there are many ambrosia recipes out there... I'm only posting mine here for safe keeping & for when I'm asked for the recipe after bringing it to a party/gathering... Don't get me wrong, it's very tasty & I'll mostly only prefer the taste of mine, so if you try it, I hope you enjoy it :-)

Provided by BlondieItaliana

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 ounces maraschino cherries, drained then quartered
6 ounces mandarin oranges, drained
8 ounces pineapple chunks, drained
20 ounces crushed pineapple, drained very well
15 ounces fruit cocktail, drained
16 ounces sour cream
8 ounces Cool Whip
1 (3 1/2 ounce) packet instant vanilla pudding
2 cups mini marshmallows
3/4 cup flaked coconut (optional)

Steps:

  • I drain & quarter cherries first. Then drain & squeeze the crushed pineapple. Then I drain & add the remaining canned ingredients and stir in the pudding mix, sour cream & cool whip. I add the marshmallows last and stir them in gently.
  • Chill then serve.

AMBROSIA SALAD



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During last-minute menu planning, I often include this classic ambrosia salad recipe because I keep the ingredients on hand. -Judi Bringegar, Liberty, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the oranges, pineapple, marshmallows and coconut. Add sour cream and toss to mix. Cover and refrigerate for several hours.

Nutrition Facts :

AMBROSIA SALAD WITH YOGURT



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This recipe was handed down to me from my mom. It makes a great ambrosia salad.

Provided by Jenna

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
1 ½ cups seedless green grapes
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup miniature marshmallows
¾ cup vanilla yogurt
½ cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon white sugar

Steps:

  • Combine pineapple chunks, grapes, mandarin oranges, coconut, marshmallows, yogurt, pecans, and sugar in a large bowl; mix to combine. Serve immediately or for best results, chill for 2 to 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.8 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 1.1 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 30.5 mg, Sugar 28.1 g

AMBROSIA SALAD WITH FRUIT COCKTAIL



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This ambrosia salad with fruit cocktail is a long-time family favorite for holidays or weekend BBQs.

Provided by Jay

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (15.25 ounce) cans fruit cocktail
1 (16 ounce) can sliced peaches in juice
1 (16 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice
1 (12 ounce) can mandarin oranges in juice
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons milk, or as needed
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Empty fruit cocktail, peaches, pineapple, and oranges out into a strainer set over a large bowl to drain.
  • Meanwhile, beat cream cheese in a bowl, adding milk until mixture is smooth and creamy. Mix in 3/4 of the whipped topping and 1/4 cup of the drained juice; blend well.
  • Dice peaches and fold them into the creamy mixture. Add all the drained fruits and coconut, reserving 5 or 6 mandarins, and stir to coat. Smooth over the top and frost with remaining whipped topping. Decorate top with reserved mandarins. Refrigerate until flavors combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Carbohydrate 47.5 g, Cholesterol 31.1 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 17.8 g, Sodium 130.5 mg, Sugar 42.6 g

Tips for Ambrosia Salad

  • Use fresh pineapple and oranges for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have maraschino cherries, you can substitute dried cranberries, raisins, or chopped nuts.
  • Garnish the salad with whipped cream, shredded coconut, or chopped nuts before serving.
  • Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve Ambrosia salad as a side dish or dessert.

Conclusion

Ambrosia salad is a classic recipe that is always a hit at parties and potlucks. With its fresh, fruity flavors and creamy texture, it's a perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day or to add a touch of sweetness to your holiday meal. Ambrosia salad is also a versatile dish that can be easily customized to your liking. So be sure to experiment with different fruits, toppings, and dressings to find your perfect combination.

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