Ambrosia Salad

By LRay

Standard Ambrosia Salad with Southern Flair Thanks to the Addition of Amaretto, Pecans and Toasted Coconut for the topping.

Ingredients

• 16-20 Ounces of PINEAPPLE "Chunks in Heavy Syrup (Drained)
• 16-20 Ounces of MANDARINE ORANGES (Drained)
• 2 Jars MARASCHINO CHERRIES (Drained)
• 1 Cup COCONUT FLAKES
• Additional COCONUT FLAKES for Toasting
• 1 Cup MINI MARSHMALLOWS
• 1 Cup PECAN PIECES
• 8 Ounces SOUR CREAM
• 1-2 Ounces of AMARETTO
• 16 Ounces WHIPPED CREAM

Details

Servings 10
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 20mins

Preparation

Step 1

Drain PINEAPPLE, ORANGES and CHERRIES.
Cover fruit with AMARETTO and chill for 2 hours.
Drain fruit of excess liquid.
Combine SOUR CREAM and WHIPPING CREAM.
FOLD IN OHER INGREDIENTS.
Chill covered for at least 2 hours.
Toast Coconut 3-5 minutes under broiler.
Sprinkle Toasted Cocount over Ambrosia just prior to serving.