Ambrosia Dessert

Name: Ambrosia Dessert
Prep time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1/2 stick margarine, melted; 1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple; 2 cups boiling water; 2 packages orange Jell-O; 1 3/4 cups thawed Cool Whip; 1 can mandarin oranges, drained; 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows

Prep: 30 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A creamy, tropical dessert combining pineapple, mandarin oranges, marshmallows, and whipped topping on a graham cracker crust, perfect for family gatherings and summer occasions.

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Ingredients

2 cups graham cracker crumbs ⓘ
1/2 stick margarine, melted
1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple ⓘ
2 cups boiling water ⓘ
2 packages orange Jell-O
1 3/4 cups thawed Cool Whip ⓘ
1 can mandarin oranges, drained ⓘ
1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows ⓘ

Instructions

Drain the pineapple, reserving the liquid. Add cold water to the liquid to measure 1 cup.
Stir boiling water into the Jell-O in a large bowl until completely dissolved, about 2 minutes.
Stir in the measured liquid. Refrigerate for 1 1/4 hours or until slightly thickened, similar to beaten egg whites.
Stir in the thawed Cool Whip with a wire whisk until smooth.
Refrigerate for 10 minutes or until the mixture will mound.
Stir in drained mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, mini marshmallows, and shredded coconut.
Pour the mixture over the graham cracker crumb mixture and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

422 kcal 21% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.5g 7% DV

Total Fat 29.8g 38% DV

Carbs 37.6g 14% DV

Fiber 4.1g 15% DV

Sugar 14.5g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 321.3mg 14% DV

Potassium 207.8mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 135.8mcg 15% DV

Vitamin C 12.6mg 14% DV

Vitamin D 0.9mcg 5% DV

Calcium 95mg 7% DV

Iron 4.8mg 27% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).