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PISTACHIO PUDDING AMBROSIA



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Pistachio pudding ambrosia is an amazing side dish or dessert! A cross between your favorite pistachio pudding and marshmallow ambrosia, you'll love it too.

Provided by The Typical Mom

Categories     Dessert     Side Dish     Snack

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 oz whipped topping
1 box pistachio pudding mix
20 oz pineapple (crushed, with the juice)
2 c marshmallows (mini, multi colored preferred)
1/2 c coconut
1/4 c pistachios (optional, crushed)
1 c mandarin oranges (drained (keep juice in case you want to thin it out later))

Steps:

  • Fold together whipped topping and pistachio pudding mix until well blended.
  • Empty can of crushed pineapple into this mixture and fold in gently until combined.
  • Gently fold in mini marshmallows, mandarin oranges, and coconut until combined.
  • Best when refrigerated for at least an hour but you could make it in the morning and serve it in the evening too easily. If you think it is a bit too thick for your liking then add back in some of the drained mandarin orange juice to loosen it up.
  • Sprinkle crushed pistachio nuts on top for garnish, can add a few marshmallows on top too to make pretty + a light sprinkle of coconut.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 3 oz, Calories 184 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 39 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 22 g

PISTACHIO AMBROSIA CUPCAKES



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The light fluffy ambrosia salad on top of a simple cupcake is simply delicious. These are cute, cool and look almost too pretty to eat but grab a fork and dig in. The cherry on top is the perfect touch.These cupcakes would be fabulous for a summer or spring potluck. What a fabulous idea!

Provided by Linda BONWILL

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

24 favorite cupcakes
1 pkg Cool Whip, small
1 can(s) chunk pineapple, 8 oz.
1 can(s) mandarin oranges, 11 oz.
1/2 c coconut
2 c mini-marshmallows
2 oz chopped walnuts
1 pkg pistachio pudding, instant
24 maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • 1. Bake cupcakes according to directions, let cool completely before adding topping.
  • 2. In large bowl toss all other ingredients.
  • 3. Top each cupcake with about 2 tablespoons of topping.
  • 4. Add one cherry to top of each cupcake. Enjoy!!!

PISTACHIO AMBROSIA



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For a fruity, satisfying dessert, we like this smooth and creamy pudding. Since the recipe makes a big batch, it's nice for a potluck. Try it the next time warm weather makes you crave a cool and slightly sweet treat. -Carol Lynn Chizzoniti, Holbrook, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cans (17 ounces each) fruit cocktail
2 cans (20 ounces each) pineapple chunks
2 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges
4 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant pistachio pudding mix
2 cups sour cream
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

  • Drain fruit cocktail, pineapple and oranges, reserving 3 cups juice. Set fruit aside; pour juice into a 4-qt. bowl. Add pudding mix and mix until smooth. Stir in sour cream. Add whipped topping and mix until smooth. Fold in fruit; chill for several hours. Top with pecans just before serving if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 7g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 82mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

AMBROSIA



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Try Alton Brown's take on the Southern classic ambrosia, a holiday fruit salad with clementines, pineapples, maraschino cherries and even marshmallows.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

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.

PISTACHIO AMBROSIA



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This is a different version of Ambrosia with a touch of the green for St. Patty's Day. A hand me down recipe from a company pot luck. Cook time is time needed for chilling.

Provided by Iron Bloomers

Categories     Pineapple

Time 2h15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
1 (16 ounce) can pineapple chunks
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup miniature marshmallow
1 (12 ounce) container Cool Whip

Steps:

  • In medium bowl mix together both cans of pineapple.
  • Sprinkle pudding mix over pineapple and let sit about 3 minutes.
  • Add nuts and coconut.
  • Blend in whip topping and marshmallows, combining well.
  • Cover and chill at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 11.1, Sodium 37.8, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 24.9, Protein 2.9

FLOURLESS PISTACHIO COOKIES



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These pistachio cookies from Jesse Szewczyk are crispy, chewy, and naturally gluten-free. They make a festive, bright-green addition to a Christmas cookie box.

Provided by Jesse Szewczyk

Yield Makes 16 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups (280 grams) raw or toasted unsalted pistachios (see Note)
1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
¾ cup (75 grams) confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
2 large egg whites
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and set 2 racks at the upper-middle and lower-middle positions. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats.
  • In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment, combine the pistachios, granulated sugar, confectioners' sugar, salt, and cardamom. Process until the pistachios are the texture of fine sand and there are no visible pieces of pistachio left, 60 to 90 seconds. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and add the egg whites and vanilla extract. Mix with a rubber spatula until a thick, paste-like dough forms.
  • Using a medium 1¾-inch (#40) cookie scoop or 2 tablespoons, portion out the dough and roll into balls. (The dough will be sticky, so don't fret if they are not perfect balls.) Place the dough balls at least 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets (8 per sheet).
  • Bake both sheets at the same time, swapping the top sheet to the bottom rack and bottom sheet to the top midway through baking, until the tops of the cookies crack and the bottoms are just starting to brown, 12 to 14 minutes. (Don't overbake the cookies. They aren't the kind of cookie that browns that much on the top. It's best to err on the side of underbaking for this recipe.) Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheets before removing with an offset spatula.

COCONUT AMBROSIA SALAD



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I've been making this recipe for well over thirty years, and it's still good.

Provided by Didi

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
3 ½ cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 cups shredded coconut
2 cups miniature marshmallows
½ cup milk
1 cup maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the oranges, pineapple, whipped topping, coconut, marshmallows and milk.
  • Mix together well and chill 1 hour before serving. Garnish with cherries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 48.4 mg, Sugar 18.4 g

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