How to Make Ambrosia Salad with Fruit Cocktail - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to classic American desserts, Ambrosia Salad with Fruit Cocktail is a timeless favorite. This vibrant and refreshing salad is a staple at potlucks, picnics, and holiday gatherings, and for good reason. Packed with a combination of delicious fruits, fluffy marshmallows, and creamy coconut, this dish is a beloved crowd-pleaser that perfectly balances sweetness and tanginess.

Originally, Ambrosia Salad was a popular dish in the Southern United States, where it was often ser...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (15.25 ounce) cans fruit cocktail
  • 1 (16 ounce) can sliced peaches in juice (Optional)
  • 1 (16 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice
  • 1 (12 ounce) can mandarin oranges in juice
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons milk, or as needed
  • 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed
  • 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Empty fruit cocktail, peaches, pineapple, and oranges out into a strainer set over a large bowl to drain.
  • Meanwhile, beat cream cheese in a bowl, adding milk until mixture is smooth and creamy. Mix in 3/4 of the whipped topping and 1/4 cup of the drained juice; blend well.
  • Dice peaches and fold them into the creamy mixture. Add all the drained fruits and coconut, reserving 5 or 6 mandarins, and stir to coat. Smooth over the top and frost with remaining whipped topping. Decorate top with reserved mandarins. Refrigerate until flavors combine.
  • Nutrition

    399 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 131mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 43g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 25mg
    • Calcium: 55mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 379mg