Pioneer Woman Ambrosia Salad Recipe
A classic, creamy dessert blending cream cheese, whipped cream, marshmallows, and fruits like pineapple and mandarins, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Hand mixer
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet (for toasting pecans)
- Spatula
- Can opener
- strainer
- Airtight Container
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup mandarin oranges drained
- 1 cup pineapple tidbits drained
- ½ cup maraschino cherries halved
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ½ cup shredded sweetened coconut
- ½ cup toasted pecans chopped
Instructions
- Toast Pecans: Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast pecans for 6–8 minutes until fragrant. Let cool.
- Prepare Cream: In a bowl, whip heavy cream, sour cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Combine Ingredients: Fold in mandarin oranges, pineapple, cherries, marshmallows, coconut, and cooled pecans.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve chilled, garnished with pecans if desired.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 12g (Saturated: 5g)
- Carbs: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Potassium: 150mg