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.
Total Time
Prep: 5 minutes Chilling: 60 minutes
Servings
8
Prep Time
5 minutes
4 cups of mandarin oranges, drained
2 cans of pineapple, drained
2 cups of grapes
3 cups whipped cream
1 cup sour cream
6–8 cups miniature marshmallows
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.