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AMBROSIA SALAD		 
2 cans pineapple chunks, drained
2 cans mandarin oranges, drained
2 jars maraschino cherries, drained
1 can coconut flakes
1/2 bag mini marshmallows
4 oz. sour cream
16 oz. Cool Whip

Combine sour cream and Cool Whip. Fold in all other ingredients. Chill covered for at least 2 hours.

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 Rating: 5/5 - Reviews: 29
Oct 4, 11:57 AM
Gina said:
Everybody thought that this was the best ambrosia they ever tasted. Personally, I don't like this sort of dessert and never have, but it was such a hit I had to let you know. Try this recipe. You won't be disapointed.
Oct 12, 8:18 PM
Gloria said:
This recipe is very good, but I didn't have all the ingredients so I tried it with fruit coctail and it tasted amazing.
Nov 1, 7:15 PM
Leanne Langston said:
This recipe was okay, but I removed the cherries & sour cream & added sliced almonds. Was a huge hit cause it wasn't too sweet I seemed to bring out the taste of the fruit.
Nov 16, 5:16 PM
Kathy Baker said:
I've been making ambrosia for over 40 years. I use sour cream, but no cool whip. Stiffly beaten heavy whipping cream (unsweetened) is also good, but I prefer the sour cream. It's a matter of personal taste which to use. Also, I use pineapple tidbits instead of chunks and add about 2/3 cup chopped pecans. It is always a hit at the Thanksgiving & Christmas table as a side dish. Be sure and drain well the pineapple, mandarine oranges and cherries (cherries I also cut in half). I use paper towels to get as much excess juice as I can get after draining. Refrigerate drained fruit. Add pecans, coconut flakes and sour cream before serving.
Nov 23, 1:30 PM
Teri Crocker said:
To Kathy above: Thank you for posting your hints. My mother made ambrosia for many years as well. Of all the meals/dishes I learned from her, the ambrosia is one I've just been guessing at for the last seven years or so. As with so many things our mothers wanted us to learn, I wish I'd paid closer attention. Your suggestions have helped me fine tune a wonderful memory of my mother.
Nov 23, 4:53 PM
cljohn43 said:
I recently found out the secret ingredient in my moms ambrosia.. I also tried making it wondering what it was missing.... I found out it was Peach brandy... Go figure.. She would add one - two shots... Always wondered why mom was acting funny by the time Thansgiving was over. We never had liquor in the house.. But once a year my mom got her brandy. LOL.
Nov 24, 8:04 AM
heather said:
My family loves Ambrosia for the holidays as well as for birthdays and etc... I use plain yogurt instead of sour cream... It is very good and everyone raves about it!!!!
Nov 25, 3:34 PM
CJ said:
This is such a great recipe. Its so fresh and light and something we usually only eat on holidays. I only put in a few marichino cherries though.
Nov 25, 8:13 PM
Becky M said:
My Mom made ambrosia for almost every major Holiday, and her version is considerably sweeter than this recipe, so I used only 2 cans of 29 oz. fruit cocktail, kept 1 can of mandarin oranges, only 1 tub of cool whip and added 1/4 can of condensed milk. I also prefer toasted coconut for the texture.

Very good basic recipe which can be customized to suit various tastes.

Nov 28, 3:55 PM
Ice said:
To Kathy Baker and Teri Crocker,

Thank you for your comments. I watched a TV show where the host mentioned making ambrosia for her family. I'm so eager to try this recipe.

Dec 6, 4:23 PM
michael said:
Ever since I was little, as far back as I could remember, ambrosia salad had been a treat for me, because I only experienced it at my church as a young child during the holidays. I swore I would find a recipe for it, and I have. The recipe above is the perfect and easy one to remember.
Dec 8, 7:51 PM
Carol said:
We use this same recipe for Ambrosia....BUT...add some coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts and you won't believe what it does to the recipe. Just the hint of nutty crunch just does something great for it.
Dec 19, 3:20 PM
Mary said:
Thanks for the recipe. I never paid attention to my mom when she made this either but I know she had it at every holiday meal and now that she is gone it makes me warm inside to think that I am now going to be able to do what she did....give my family a memory.
Dec 20, 9:20 PM
PeterJP said:
Thanks for the tips Kathy Baker! I think I would have had a real mess on my hands...
Dec 22, 9:27 AM
Roberta Luce said:
AWESOME - the best ever! I was so proud to serve this on Thanksgiving. Now another party is coming and I have been invited to come as long as I bring the Ambrosia. Thank so much for a great recipe!!!
Jan 1, 8:35 PM
AC (California) said:
I couldn't find any cool whip at the store I went to so I used heavy and sweet whip cream from a can. It worked out nicely. Cool whip is better because of the texture but in a bind, it is a great substitute. Thank you for a great recipe!
Feb 28, 5:15 PM
Kristine Hudkins (Indiana) said:
I am having a church luncheon and was wondering if any of you could tell me some good things to serve along with the ambrosia. Maybe a muffin or some other things, I think they would feel ambrosia by itself is not enough. It would be wonderful to be able to make everything in advance. I appreciate any comments. Be blessed.
May 31, 9:14 PM
Kelly M (New York) said:
I was never willing to try ambrosia salad until my i asked my boyfriend what he wanted for dessert and he said he would love me forever if I would make him this salad, I used this recipe and I actually loved it and we just got engaged last week so I guess he did to...lol!! Thank you so much!
Aug 30, 9:01 PM
Janice (United States) said:
Doesn't anyone put raisins & rice in their salad?
Sep 22, 8:46 AM
Kelli Beserra (Pennsylvania) said:
This is Yummy, and quick to throw together. I really don't like to eat a heavy breakfast, therfore Ambrosia was nice, light, and Fluffy.
Nov 15, 5:32 PM
Kathy Cahoon, Seattle (Washington) said:
Thanks!! I've just tried a Cranberry Ambrosia from the grocery store, with no ingredients or brand name listed. I loved it!! And I'd never heard what ambrosia is (except out of this world for flavor) or how it is made until I googled this site. Mine had crushed, seeded cranberries, coarsely chopped walnuts and the delicious base I now how to figure out: Sour cream, whipped cream,yogurt, canned or real, or -.I hope I find that very tiny touch of tang it had--sour cream?? Thanks, so much for your help.
Nov 21, 7:15 PM
Bamamaof5 (Alabama) said:
This is my favorite!!!! Remember this as a kid myself... Cant wait to make this for my family, especially my hubby, hes NEVER had it!!
Nov 22, 11:27 AM
Sarah (United States) said:
I love this recipe and so does my family. I used it last year and I'll use it again this year.
Dec 19, 3:52 PM
S Wade (Texas) said:
Try less cherries, add 2 cans fruit cocktail, 1/4 cup chopped pecans----so delicious. Be sure to frig overnight--totally different taste than if served directly
Dec 22, 5:59 PM
Karen (Pennsylvania) said:
Love this salad make it all the time and use the same things except I add a box of Pistachio Jello mix. Just pour the powder in all the other ingrediants.
Jan 5, 6:12 PM
Morgan (Maine) said:
can u add kiwi?
Mar 26, 12:45 PM
Stacey (British Columbia) said:
I made this recipe for a large Thanksgiving dinner party and everyone absolutely raved about it. Now, I usually don't like desserts containing anything marshmallow, but I loved this Ambrosia too. Since then, I have been asked numerous times to bring it to other dinner parties. A Ambrosia indeed.
Nov 4, 1:00 AM
Vicky (Tennessee) said:
This is my first attempt at making ambrosia salad and it turned out delicious. The only difference was that I used tart cherries as we do not eat maraschino cherries. And it came out wonderful! Thank you for this recipe.
2 weeks ago
Melinda (Ohio) said:
Growing up - my mom and dad always made this together - but a different verison. They use pineapple chunks, grapes cut in half, greatfruit, apples, mandarin oranges, pecans or walnuts, marshmellows and sour cream. This has been a hit in our family for over 40 years.
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