Cream Ambrosia

Prep: 10 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Cream Ambrosia is a sweet, creamy fruit salad with marshmallows and coconut, perfect for potlucks, holidays, or a light dessert that appeals to all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 can mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 can pineapple chunks, drained
  • 1 jar maraschino cherries, sliced and drained
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup miniature marshmallows
  • 1 cup shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. Mix sour cream, sugar, and drained mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, and sliced maraschino cherries in a bowl.
  2. Add miniature marshmallows and shredded coconut to the mixture.
  3. Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

308 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.2g 8% DV
Total Fat 9.4g 12% DV
Carbs 54.7g 20% DV
Fiber 5.6g 20% DV
Sugar 24.3g 49% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 178.5mg 8% DV
Potassium 285mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 2.3mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 154.5mcg 17% DV
Vitamin C 21.7mg 24% DV
Vitamin D 0.9mcg 5% DV
Calcium 142.8mg 11% DV
Iron 4.8mg 27% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal Low-fat
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % 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).

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