by Orita | March 20th, 2008
Ambrosia is one of my favourite deserts. Here are a couple versions of it, with an option to make it slightly less decadent and more healthy. Try one over the Easter season; its easy to make and your family will love. I think I’ll have to make one this weekend – Yum!
Ambrosia 1
Ingredients:
1 large can fruit cocktail
1 can Mandarin orange segments
2 cups miniature marshmallows (optional)
1 can condensed milk
1 large can evaporated milk
1 8 oz pkt. cream cheese (depends how thick you want it)
1/2 cup. fresh grated or shredded coconut (use less if sweetened shredded)
Directions:
- Drain all fruits and pour into large mixing bowl; save juice.
- In a blender, blend cream cheese, evaporated milk and condensed milk [start with 1/2 can evaporated, add more if it seems too thick] keep adding until it has the consistency and creaminess of thick cream; add some juice if desired.
- Add 2/3 of the coconut and marshmallows (if desired) to cream cheese mixture; mix.
- Add fruits and fold in gently.
- Pour into serving bowl, cover and chill 2-3 hours or overnight to thicken.
- Sprinkle remaining coconut on top before serving.
Makes approximately 8-10 servings.
Ambrosia 2
Ingredients:
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 15 ounce can fruit cocktail, drained
1 cup maraschino cherries, drained; save a few for garnish
3 1/2 cups Cool Whip topping, thawed
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut (or fresh grated coconut)
2 cups miniature marshmallows
Directions:
- In a large bowl, mix the fruits, marshmallows, and 1/2 the coconut
- Fold in Cool Whip and milk*
- Mix well and chill 1 hour before serving
- Garnish top with cherries and remaining coconut
*Option: Replace Cool Whip and milk with 1 12-ounce container sour cream (regular or light) for a less sweet desert.
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