Description
A straightforward recipe for a classic sweet fruit salad with whipped topping and marshmallows.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the drained mandarin oranges, drained fruit cocktail, marshmallows, coconut, and pecans.
- In a separate small bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream mixture into the fruit and marshmallow mixture until just combined.
- Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute the heavy whipping cream with frozen whipped topping, thawed.
- You can add halved maraschino cherries for color if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 45
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 48
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: Ambrosia, fruit salad, sweet salad, marshmallows, coconut, pecans