Airy Apparition Ambrosia
Airy Apparition Ambrosia
Ingredients
For the Ambrosia Base
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilled
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, full-fat or low-fat
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Fruit & Texture
- 15 ounces mandarin oranges, canned, well-drained
- 15 ounces pineapple chunks, canned, well-drained
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained, halved
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup meringue cookies, lightly crushed
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, whip the chilled heavy cream on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3 to 5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Gently fold in the Greek yogurt, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract into the whipped cream until just combined. Be careful not to deflate the cream.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Add the well-drained mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, maraschino cherries, sweetened shredded coconut, and mini marshmallows to the cream mixture. Fold gently with a rubber spatula until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Carefully fold in the lightly crushed meringue cookies. The meringue adds the 'airy apparition' texture, so handle with care to maintain some crunch.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Transfer the ambrosia to a serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the ambrosia to chill thoroughly. For best results, chill for 1 to 2 hours.
⏱️ 30 min
- 6
Serve chilled, perhaps garnished with an extra maraschino cherry or a sprinkle of coconut, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
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Airy Apparition Ambrosia
Ingredients
For the Ambrosia Base
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilled
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, full-fat or low-fat
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Fruit & Texture
- 15 ounces mandarin oranges, canned, well-drained
- 15 ounces pineapple chunks, canned, well-drained
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained, halved
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup meringue cookies, lightly crushed
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, whip the chilled heavy cream on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3 to 5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Gently fold in the Greek yogurt, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract into the whipped cream until just combined. Be careful not to deflate the cream.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add the well-drained mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, maraschino cherries, sweetened shredded coconut, and mini marshmallows to the cream mixture. Fold gently with a rubber spatula until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Carefully fold in the lightly crushed meringue cookies. The meringue adds the 'airy apparition' texture, so handle with care to maintain some crunch.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Transfer the ambrosia to a serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the ambrosia to chill thoroughly. For best results, chill for 1 to 2 hours.
⏱️ 30 min - 6
Serve chilled, perhaps garnished with an extra maraschino cherry or a sprinkle of coconut, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min