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Marshmallow Fruit Salad (Ambrosia Salad)

Posted on Oct 18th, 2023
by Nest of Chef Staff
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  • South American Cuisine
Ambrosia Salad

This Mexican marshmallow salad, also called ambrosia salad, is a delicious twist on the classic fruit salad and it’s a popular Mexican Christmas food.

Made with sweet fruit, marshmallows and a delicious heavy cream-based dressing, it’s no wonder this colorful dessert was named after the food of the gods.

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Marshmallow Fruit Salad (Ambrosia Salad)

Nest of Chef Staff
This festive Mexican salad recipe is perfect for the Christmas season.
4.93 from 70 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Chilling Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Course Dessert, Salad
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 10 servings

Ingredients
 
 

  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 4 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 can mandarin oranges
  • 1/2 cup nuts
  • 3/4 cup maraschino cherries
  • 1 cup pineapple tidbits

Instructions
 

  • If you plan to prepare this salad in advance, it's essential to thoroughly drain the fruit to prevent the salad from becoming too watery. You can place all the fruit in a colander and let it drain and dry for about an hour before using. This step will help maintain the salad's desired consistency as it sits.
  • In a medium-sized bowl mix the heavy cream together with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  • Stir in the sour cream until it becomes homogenous.
  • Next, in a large bowl toss together the mini marshmallows and coconut with your well-drained pineapple, maraschino cherries and oranges.
  • Chop the nuts, ensuring they remain in small, bite-sized pieces. These nuts can include a variety, such as walnuts, almonds, and pecans, which are also added to the bowl.
  • Pour the whipped cream mixture over, stirring everything together until well-combined and all the ingredients are coated in the cream.
  • Cover the bowl and leave in the fridge to chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Enjoy!

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    Ambrosia Salad
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