Description
A quick and easy creamy ambrosia fruit salad featuring canned mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, mini marshmallows, whipped cream, and sweetened shredded coconut for a tropical, indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 11 oz (312 g) canned mandarin oranges, drained
- 8 oz (227 g) canned pineapple chunks, drained
- 1 cup (50 g) mini marshmallows
- 1 cup (240 ml) whipped cream (store-bought or fresh)
- 1/2 cup (40 g) sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Drain the canned mandarin oranges and pineapple chunks thoroughly using a strainer (about 5 minutes).
- In a mixing bowl, gently fold together the drained mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, and mini marshmallows (about 3 minutes).
- Sprinkle the sweetened shredded coconut over the fruit mixture (about 2 minutes).
- Carefully fold the whipped cream into the fruit and coconut mixture, folding gently to keep it light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld and marshmallows soften.
- Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir to redistribute any settled ingredients and serve chilled.
Notes
Drain canned fruit thoroughly to avoid watery salad. Fold whipped cream gently to keep salad light and fluffy. Chill at least 30 minutes before serving. Optional additions include vanilla extract, chopped pecans, or fresh fruit swaps. For dairy-free, use coconut whipped cream or Greek yogurt. Salad keeps well refrigerated up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Protein: 1
Keywords: ambrosia fruit salad, creamy fruit salad, coconut delight, easy fruit salad, 5-ingredient dessert, tropical fruit salad, quick dessert, potluck recipe