Pioneer Woman Ambrosia Salad Recipe

Pioneer Woman's Ambrosia Salad is one of the best dessert recipes on her list. Pioneer Woman Ambrosia Salad Recipe is a salad made with pecans, pineapple, marshmallows, sour creams, and other fresh fruit. The Ambrosia Salad takes less than 20 minutes to prepare then it goes into the refrigerator to chill. This is an excellent snack or dessert.

What is Ambrosia Salad?

Basically, Ambrosia is an American variety of fruit salad. In ambrosia salads, you will usually find pineapple slices, mandarin orange sections, miniature marshmallows, and coconut. People add sour cream and whipped cream to salads to add a creamy texture. The Ambrosia salad can also be made with any fruit of your choice.

Pioneer Woman Ambrosia Salad Recipe

Ambrosia Salad Recipe by Pioneer Woman uses pecans, heavy cream, sour cream, marshmallows, pineapple, shredded coconut, canned mandarin oranges, and maraschino cherry stems. You can use ready-roasted pecans or follow the directions and bake them yourself. Feel free to add any nuts of your choice.

When you have mixed all the ingredients for the Pioneer Woman Ambrosia Salad, chill the salad for about 2 to 3 hours before serving. Salads like the Ambrosia Salad are delicious when they are cold.

What can you substitute cool whip cream with?

You can make a whipping cream substitute by mixing ⅓ cups of softened butter with ¾ cups of milk. You can achieve the desired consistency by using an electric mixer. The alternative is not dairy-free, but you can use it if you are out of whipping cream. One cup of cream is equivalent to this ratio.

What can you substitute sour cream with?

If you want a sour cream-like texture and flavor, choose whole-milk Greek yogurt. You can also use plain regular yogurt in place of this, but it might be worthwhile to strain a little of the liquid first in order to thicken it.

Best Substitutes for Sour Cream:

• Greek Yogurt
• Cottage Cheese
• Crème Fraîche
• Buttermilk
• Coconut Milk
• Cashews
• Soy 

Pioneer Woman Ambrosia Salad Ingredients

• ½ cup pecans
• ¾ cup heavy cream
• ⅓ cup sour cream
• 3 cups mini marshmallows
• 1 ½ cups diced pineapple (½-inch dice) 
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• One 11-ounce can of mandarin oranges in light syrup, drained well
• One 10-ounce jar maraschino cherries stems removed and halved

How To Make Pioneer Woman Ambrosia Salad

1. Turn the oven on to 350 degrees F and position the rack in the center.
2. On a small baking sheet, spread the pecans and bake for 6-8 minutes, stirring halfway through.
3. Move the pecans to a medium bowl and let them cool completely.
4. With an electric mixer, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
5. Add the sour cream by hand and whisk until combined.
6. Add the marshmallows, pineapple, and coconut.
7. Finally, fold in the Mandarin oranges.
8. Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to overnight, covered with plastic wrap.
9. When ready to serve, coarsely chop the pecans.
10. Add the pecans and maraschino cherries to the ambrosia salad.
11. Place in a serving bowl and serve immediately.

How long can you keep Ambrosia Salad in the fridge?

Ideally, Ambrosia salads can be kept in the fridge for 3-5 days. You should store them in well-sealed glass containers and then store them in the fridge.

Can you make Ambrosia Salad a day ahead?

Yes, you can make Ambrosia Salad up to 2 days in advance. As soon as you have followed the instructions and made the ambrosia salad, pour into well-closed containers and keep them in the fridge. Be sure not to eat it after the recommended time.

Can you freeze Ambrosia Salad?

It's possible, but I don't recommend it. Ambrosia Salad needs to be kept in an airtight container. Use an ice cream scoop to serve it while it is still frozen.

If you would like to enjoy the Ambrosia Salad fresh, place it in the fridge to defrost. Add the Mandarin oranges after it is defrosted.

What To Serve With Pioneer Woman Ambrosia Salad

The Ambrosia Salad can be served with a variety of dishes, including fresh fruit slices, nut bars, honey sauce, fresh juices, etc. Ambrosia Salad is also great with biscuits, crackers, and some sweet and salty snacks.

Here are some dish ideas to serve with Pioneer Women Ambrosia Salad:

• Apple Galette
• Costco Ghirardelli Brownie Mix
• Pioneer Woman Spinach Strawberry Salad

Pioneer Woman Ambrosia Salad Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

• Calories 215.7
•  Total Fat 9.0 g
•  Saturated Fat 5.3 g
•  Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5 g
•  Monounsaturated Fat 0.7 g
•  Cholesterol 0.0 mg
•  Sodium 20.5 mg
•  Potassium 167.2 mg
•  Total Carbohydrate 34.3 g
•  Dietary Fiber 3.4 g
•  Sugars 26.2 g
•  Protein 2.0 g

Pioneer Woman Ambrosia Salad Recipe

Author: Emily Hill Cooking Method:Baking Cuisine:American Courses:Salads

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 15 minutesCook time: 10 minutesRest time:2 hours Total time:2 hours 25 minutesServings:2 servingsCalories:300 kcal Best Season:Available

Description

Pioneer Woman Ambrosia Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• ½ cup pecans 
• ¾ cup heavy cream  
• ⅓ cup sour cream  
• 3 cups mini marshmallows  
• 1 ½ cups diced pineapple (½-inch dice) 
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut 
• One 11-ounce can of mandarin oranges in light syrup, drained well  
• One 10-ounce jar maraschino cherries stems removed and halved  

Instructions

1. Turn the oven on to 350 degrees F and position the rack in the center.
2. On a small baking sheet, spread the pecans and bake for 6-8 minutes, stirring halfway through.
3. Move the pecans to a medium bowl and let them cool completely.
4. With an electric mixer, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
5. Add the sour cream by hand and whisk until combined.
6. Add the marshmallows, pineapple, and coconut.
7. Finally, fold in the Mandarin oranges.
8. Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to overnight, covered with plastic wrap.
9. When ready to serve, coarsely chop the pecans.
10. Add the pecans and maraschino cherries to the ambrosia salad.
11. Place in a serving bowl and serve immediately.

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