Ambrosia

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2007

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Puff the Magic Mallow

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (6)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(6)

Prep Time:
30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: 2 hr 0 min
Cook: --
Total:: 2 hr 30 min

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Ingredients

1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon sugar
4 ounces sour cream
6 ounces homemade mini marshmallows, approximately 3 cups
1 cup clementine orange segments, approximately 6 clementines
1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
1 cup freshly grated coconut
1 cup toasted, chopped pecans
1/2 cup drained maraschino cherries

Directions

Place the cream and sugar into the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment and whip until stiff peaks are formed. Add the sour cream and whisk to combine. Add the marshmallows, orange, pineapple, coconut, pecans and cherries and stir to combine. Transfer to a glass serving bowl, cover and place in the refrigerator for 2 hours before serving.

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Allie Elm Grove, WI 08-07-2009
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Freshest tasting Ambrosia, so yummy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I loved using all the fresh ingredients (with the exception of store bought marshmellows and shredded coconut)- so much... better than any other version I've ever tried. The only thing this recipe was missing was just a little bit of almond extract, I didn't use any nuts but a little extract really pulled all the flavors together.Read more
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sarah Oceanside, CA 12-23-2008
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Sooo Pretty!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I remember liking ambrosia as a kid, so I volunteered to make this for a big family gathering. I was kinda worried that it... was going to look unappetizing and soggy because I did kinda remember it that way (sorry grandma!). I saw other recipes that called for crushed pineapple and cool whip, but that sounded too sweet and too soggy! With this recipe, I love the idea of the fresh cream with a little bit of sugar in order to give dignity to the fruit. I doubled this exact recipe and made sure to keep my ingredients "chunky" and it turned out beautifully! Read more
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Donna Sedro Woolley, WA 11-22-2008
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Delicious Salad
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This salad is awesome !! It reminds me too of a version my mom/grandmother made and they called it a "5 cup salad." Alton, ... this recipe is for sure a keeper !! This is fast becoming a family favorite! I will serve this at Thanksgiving again this year and for Christmas, Easter, you name it.Read more
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Laura Little Rock, AR 04-07-2008
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What a treat!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a variation of something my mom makes called "5 cup salad". I must admit I used mandarin oranges and store bought... coconut and marshallows, but it was still delicious. It tastes much better after it chills in the frig for a bit, but it's so hard to wait that long!Read more
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Tonya Mooresville, IN 01-03-2008
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Yummy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Loved the marshmallow recipe! I finally got around to making the ambrosia today. It is SO worth all the effort. Fresh, yummy... and oh, so Southern! That's what I love about Alton. He cooks like my grandma and mom, but with actual measurements. Not just looking for a certain "hair-like strand of sugar coming off the spoon, when the sugar syrup is ready" method. That always drove me crazy and I think away from the kitchen. Alton...you're the bomb!Read more
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SARAH Flowery Branch, GA 12-17-2007
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NEED MORE STARS!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

5 stars are just NOT enough for this little taste of heaven!! Did the WHOLE thing from scratch, just like Alton (MY... HERO!!!)...marshmallows and all (and bless my sweetie for tackling the coconut for me, but what a DIFFERENCE from the store-bought stuff!!). Don't let the marshmallows scare you, they are really easy to make and just melt in your mouth, AND your ambrosia! The worst part is, I have to take this delightful concoction to a Christmas party tomorrow (but oh YEAH I did save some for us!!). Doubled the recipe, no problem. This is going to be one of my favorite treats now, for sure!! =)Read more