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Pioneer Woman Ambrosia Salad
Carolina Gomez

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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

  • Hand mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet (for toasting pecans)
  • Spatula
  • Can opener
  • strainer
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

  1. Toast Pecans: Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast pecans for 6–8 minutes until fragrant. Let cool.
  2. Prepare Cream: In a bowl, whip heavy cream, sour cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Fold in mandarin oranges, pineapple, cherries, marshmallows, coconut, and cooled pecans.
  4. 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