Marshmallow Fruit Salad (Ambrosia Salad)

Made with sweet fruit, marshmallows and a delicious heavy cream-based dressing, it’s no wonder this colorful dessert was named after the food of the gods.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup sour cream
• 4 cups mini marshmallows
• 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 can mandarin oranges
• 1/2 cup nuts
• 3/4 cup maraschino cherries
• 1 cup pineapple tidbits

Instructions

• If you plan to prepare this salad in advance, it's essential to thoroughly drain the fruit to prevent the salad from becoming too watery. You can place all the fruit in a colander and let it drain and dry for about an hour before using. This step will help maintain the salad's desired consistency as it sits.
• In a medium-sized bowl mix the heavy cream together with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract on high speed until stiff peaks form.
• Stir in the sour cream until it becomes homogenous.
• Next, in a large bowl toss together the mini marshmallows and coconut with your well-drained pineapple, maraschino cherries and oranges.
• Chop the nuts, ensuring they remain in small, bite-sized pieces. These nuts can include a variety, such as walnuts, almonds, and pecans, which are also added to the bowl.
• Pour the whipped cream mixture over, stirring everything together until well-combined and all the ingredients are coated in the cream.
• Cover the bowl and leave in the fridge to chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Enjoy!