This ambrosia salad with fruit cocktail is a long-time family favorite for holidays or weekend BBQs.
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)
Directions
Step 1
Empty fruit cocktail, peaches, pineapple, and oranges out into a strainer set over a large bowl to drain.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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 Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 399 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat23g | 30% |
Saturated Fat18g | 89% |
Cholesterol31mg | 10% |
Sodium131mg | 6% |
Total Carbohydrate48g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber4g | 13% |
Total Sugars43g | |
Protein4g | |
Vitamin C25mg | 125% |
Calcium55mg | 4% |
Iron1mg | 7% |
Potassium379mg | 8% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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