Best 11 Pineapple Ambrosia Recipes

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Pineapple Ambrosia is a classic Southern dessert characterized by its sweet and refreshing taste. This beloved dish features juicy pineapple and coconut swimming in a creamy, velvety sauce, often enhanced with the flavors of orange, lemon, and maraschino cherries. Ambrosia is a versatile treat that can be enjoyed chilled as a delightful summer dessert, or served as a refreshing side dish at picnics and potlucks. Whether you prefer a traditional or modernized version, this article will guide you through the journey of discovering the ultimate Pineapple Ambrosia recipe, sure to satisfy your taste buds and impress your loved ones at any gathering.

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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.

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 :

DOLE® AMBROSIA



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This favorite fruit salad couldn't be easier. Use both red and white grapes for extra color, and top with whipped cream for a simple dessert.

Provided by Dole

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Dole

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (20 ounce) can DOLE® Pineapple Chunks, drained
1 (11 ounce) can DOLE Mandarin Oranges, drained
1 DOLE Banana, sliced
1 ½ cups seedless grapes
½ cup miniature marshmallows
1 cup vanilla low-fat yogurt
¼ cup flaked coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • Combine pineapple chunks, mandarin oranges, banana, grapes and marshmallows in medium bowl.
  • Stir yogurt into fruit mixture. Sprinkle with coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.5 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 53.8 mg, Sugar 36.8 g

COCONUT AMBROSIA SALAD



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I've been making this recipe for well over thirty years, and it's still good.

Provided by Didi

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
3 ½ cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 cups shredded coconut
2 cups miniature marshmallows
½ cup milk
1 cup maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the oranges, pineapple, whipped topping, coconut, marshmallows and milk.
  • Mix together well and chill 1 hour before serving. Garnish with cherries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 48.4 mg, Sugar 18.4 g

AMBROSIA



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Provided by Nathalie Dupree

Categories     Dessert     No-Cook     Thanksgiving     Orange     Cherry     Banana     Coconut     Pineapple     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 navel oranges
1 pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into cubes
1 cup coconut, shredded fresh, fresh frozen, or packaged sweetened, according to taste or tradition
1 large banana
1 small (4 1/2-ounce) bottle maraschino cherries, drained well (optional)

Steps:

  • Peel the oranges, taking care to remove all the white pith. Slice the oranges over a bowl or storage container so that you catch any juice, and add the slices to the bowl. Circular slices look prettiest, hold together best, and are easiest.
  • Add the pineapple and coconut to the orange slices and gently toss. The ambrosia can be refrigerated up to two days, covered.
  • When ready to serve, slice the banana and toss it with other fruits. Add the cherries last.
  • Serve the ambrosia in your prettiest glass bowl. It will become a tradition.

PINEAPPLE AMBROSIA PIE



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A heavenly crushed pineapple and melted marshmallow filling is poured into a baked pastry crust, chilled and crowned with whipped topping and coconut.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield Makes 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (20 oz.) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 pkg. (10 oz.) JET-PUFFED Marshmallows
1 baked pastry shell (9 inch)
1-1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
1/2 cup BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • Mix pineapple with juice and marshmallows in large saucepan; cook on low heat until marshmallows are completely melted, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
  • Pour into pastry shell; refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
  • Spread whipped topping over pineapple filling just before serving; sprinkle with coconut. Store leftover pie in refrigeartor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

PINEAPPLE AMBROSIA CAKE



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A tall and tropical cake made with pineapple curd, and orange and vanilla frostings. From Cook's Country Magazine

Provided by SweetSueAl

Categories     Dessert

Time 2m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup pineapple juice
2 large eggs
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pinch salt
3 cups buttercream frosting (your favorite recipe)
1 teaspoon orange zest, grated
2 teaspoons orange juice, freshly squeezed
1 (9 inch) angel food cake
2 (15 ounce) cans mandarin orange sections (drained and cut in half lenthwise)
2 cups sweetened coconut, toasted
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple slices, drained and cut into half moons

Steps:

  • For the pineapple curd:.
  • Bring pineapple juice to boil in saucepan over medium heat.
  • Whisk eggs, yolk, and sugar in medium bowl.
  • Whisking constantly, slowly pour hot juice into egg mixture, then return mixture to saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, until thick enough to cling to spoon, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Off heat, stir in butter and a pinch of salt, then strain into a small bowl. Cover surface directly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until thickened, about 1 hour.
  • For the orange frosting:.
  • Transfer 1 cup of vanilla frosting to a small bowl. Stir in orange zest and juice.
  • To assemble:.
  • Cut cake horizontally into 4 even layers.
  • Place bottom layer on platter. Spread 1/2 cup of orange frosting over cake and top with 20 orange slices.
  • Place next layer on top of oranges and spread with pineapple curd.
  • Top with next layer and spread with remaining orange frosting and 20 more orange slices.
  • Finish with top cake layer and coat top and sides of cake with vanilla frosting. Press toasted coconut into sides and decorate top with with orange and pineapple slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.1, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 56.1, Sodium 289.4, Carbohydrate 58.8, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 43.3, Protein 5

PINEAPPLE AMBROSIA



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This easy, 'do ahead' recipe is great for a dinner party served in pretty glasses. It also makes a perfect filling for a pavlova. It's been a family favourite of ours for over 30 years! Don't rush it though - it must be made a day ahead for the flavours to incorporate properly.

Provided by Kookaburra

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (450 g) can pineapple chunks
1 (250 g) container sour cream (reduced fat sour cream does not work well in this recipe)
2 tablespoons honey
125 g crystallized ginger

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple well.
  • Chop ginger roughly.
  • Combine pineapple, ginger, sour cream and honey in a medium sized non-metal bowl.
  • Mix well.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and leave overnight for the mixture to set and the flavours to mingle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.8, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 33.3, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 25, Protein 2.4

5 MINUTE AMBROSIA SALAD RECIPE



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It only takes a few minutes to make this 5 minute Ambrosia Salad! It has pineapple, oranges, cherries, and marshmallows, what's not to love!

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces Cool Whip Whipped Topping (thawed)
½ cup sour cream
20 ounces pineapple tidbits (drained well)
22 ounces canned mandarin oranges (drained well)
1 cup maraschino cherries (drained well and cut in half)
1½ cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients.
  • If needed, you can serve this right away but I highly recommend covering it with plastic wrap and chilling in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving. If you wanted to, you could even make this the night before you plan on eating it and let it chill overnight. Stir before serving

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 75 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 43 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

OLD SOUTH AMBROSIA



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Provided by Mary Moss Darden

Categories     Fruit     Brunch     Dessert     No-Cook     Buffet     Orange     Apple     Banana     Coconut     Pineapple     Pecan     Shower     Chill     Vegan     Potluck

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 fresh coconut
1 can crushed pineapple, with juice
2 apples, chopped
1/2 cup pecans, coarsely broken
5 oranges
1 can fruit cocktail, with juice
2 bananas, sliced
sugar to taste
cherries for garnish

Steps:

  • Grate coconut in bowl. Add peeled and sectioned oranges; discard membrane and seeds. Add pineapple, fruit cocktail, apples, bananas, and nuts. Sweeten with sugar, being careful not to add too much as the syrup from the fruit is usually sufficient. Chill before serving. This dessert is pretty garnished with cherries and served in a crystal bowl.

AMBROSIA FRUIT



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You can capture the flavor of fresh fruit anytime of year with this recipe. With its combination of canned pineapple, fresh apples and flaky coconut, it's the perfect to rely on no matter the season.-Marsha Ransom, South Haven, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 medium oranges
2 medium unpeeled apples, diced
1 tablespoon sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice in a saucepan; set pineapple aside. Add brown sugar and orange zest to the juice; heat until sugar dissolves. Peel and section oranges into a large bowl, reserving any juice; add the apples and pineapple. Add pineapple juice mixture and stir gently. Chill. Just before serving, sprinkle with coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, juicy pineapple. This will ensure that your ambrosia is full of flavor.
  • Use a variety of fruits. This will give your ambrosia a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Don't overcook the fruit. You want the fruit to be tender but still retain its shape.
  • Chill the ambrosia before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Garnish the ambrosia with fresh mint or parsley. This will add a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Pineapple ambrosia is a classic summer dessert that is easy to make and always a hit. With its refreshing flavor and creamy texture, it's the perfect way to cool down on a hot day. So next time you're looking for a simple and delicious dessert, give pineapple ambrosia a try. You won't be disappointed!

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