Description
A classic Southern holiday dish featuring creamy, fruity sweetness with a tropical touch from shredded coconut. Perfect for festive gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 jar maraschino cherries, drained and halved
- 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 1 cup whipped cream, gently folded in
- ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Drain the mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, and maraschino cherries. Pat them dry with a paper towel to remove extra moisture.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream and whipped cream. Stir gently until fully combined.
- Fold in the mini marshmallows and shredded coconut gently to avoid deflating the whipped cream.
- Add the mandarin oranges, pineapple, and cherries, folding gently to mix evenly without breaking up the fruit.
- If using pecans, fold them in for extra crunch.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with extra cherries or pecans. Serve cold.
Notes
[‘Drain all fruit well to avoid excess liquid.’, ‘Chill overnight for best flavor and texture.’, ‘Taste-test before serving to adjust sweetness or coconut quantity.’]
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Protein: 2
Keywords: Southern, Christmas, Ambrosia Salad, Coconut, Holiday Dessert, No-Bake, Fruit Salad