Christmas Ambrosia Food

MAMA'S AMBROSIA

Steps:

• Peel the oranges and remove all the white pith. Working over a bowl to capture the juices, remove the orange sections. Squeeze any remaining juice from the core and membranes into the bowl with the orange sections.
• Taste the oranges and add a small amount (1-2 tblsp.) sugar if needed.
• Add coconut. Toss together.
• Cover bowl and refrigerate for several hours to allow the flavors to blend.

OUR BEST AMBROSIA RECIPE EVER

Steps:

• Whisk together Greek yogurt, honey, 1 tablespoon water, vanilla bean paste, and salt in a medium bowl until smooth. (Store yogurt mixture, covered, in the refrigerator up to 2 days.)
• Cut peel and pith from oranges; cut oranges into ¼-inch-thick rounds. Cut pineapple lengthwise into ¼-inch-thick planks; cut planks into 2-inch pieces. (Store orange rounds and pineapple pieces in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 day.)
• To assemble, spread yogurt mixture in a thick layer on a large platter. Arrange fruit over yogurt; drizzle with additional honey. Sprinkle with toasted coconut chips (breaking apart any larger chips), and serve.

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY AMBROSIA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the whole berry cranberry sauce, both pineapples and mandarin oranges.
• Add the whipped cream and vanilla yogurt. Mix and combine well.
• Gently fold in the marshmallows, coconut and pecans.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
• Serve chilled. Serve on lettuce or spinach leaves for holiday serving - looks incredibly festive!

AMBROSIA

Steps:

• 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.

CHRISTMAS AMBROSIA

Steps:

• Depending on how much you want, and how colorful you want it, you can vary the fruits each time you make it.
• Carefully separate the fruits into sections and remove all membranes.
• Mix well into bowl and top with shredded coconut and miniature marshmallows, if so desired. Chill before serving.
• Can be served as a salad or a dessert.