United States / Dessert
Ambrosia Fruit Salad
Ambrosia Fruit Salad is a sweet mixture of mandarin oranges, fruit cocktail, coconut, and marshmallows coated in whipped cream. It originated in the 1900s and had a period of popularity in the United States. It is widely considered to be a traditional dish, suitable for family gatherings. Below is one interpretation.
Ingredients
- mandarin oranges, drained4 cup
- pineapple, drained2 can
- grapes2 cup
- whipped cream, whipped3 cup
- sour cream1 cup
- miniature marshmallows6–8 cup
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 4 steps
Mix the mandarin oranges, pineapple, and grapes in a large bowl.
Fold in the whipped cream, sour cream, and marshmallows.
Chill for at least an hour.
Stir again before serving.
Region evidence: recipe text — “It originated in the 1900s and had a period of popularity in the United States.”
