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Pioneer Woman Ambrosia Salad Recipe

The Pioneer Woman’s ambrosia salad is made with fresh fruits such as peaches, pears, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, red grapes, oranges, apples, bananas, kiwi fruit, and more.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pioneer Woman Ambrosia Salad Recipe
Servings: 2
Calories: 2669kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 oz. cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 c. powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 c. heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 c. sour cream
  • 1 15- oz. mandarin oranges drained
  • 1 20- oz. pineapple tidbits drained
  • 2 c. mini marshmallows
  • 3/4 c. shredded sweetened coconut
  • 8 maraschino cherries
  • 1 pink grapefruit peeled
  • 1/3 c. toasted coconut chips

Instructions

  • Using an electric mixer set to medium speed, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined. Place in a compact bowl.
  • Mixing bowl with heavy cream added; beat for 1 to 2 minutes on medium speed, until soft peaks form. Reintroduce the cream cheese mixture to the bowl, then beat the mixture until stiff peaks form. Stir the sour cream in.
  • Mandarin oranges, pineapple, marshmallows, and shredded coconut can all be added to the bowl and combined gently by folding. Place in a bowl or casserole dish that is 2 quarts in size and let sit for up to 24 hours.
  • Add coconut chips, grapefruit segments, and maraschino cherries to the salad just before serving.

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Nutrition

Calories: 2669kcal | Carbohydrates: 348g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 145g | Saturated Fat: 107g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 226mg | Sodium: 474mg | Potassium: 1754mg | Fiber: 28g | Sugar: 260g | Vitamin A: 7474IU | Vitamin C: 149mg | Calcium: 343mg | Iron: 6mg
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