CHERRY AMBROSIA

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This is a recipe I found online. It looks yummy but to be honest I haven't tried it yet. We grill out year round so I will be trying it soon. I love toasted pound cake and this takes it a step up.

Provided by Susan Day

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 angel food cake or small pound cake cut into 1 inch slices
canola oil cooking spray
1 1/2 lb about 6 cups) cherries, pitted and halved
2 bananas, peeled and thinly sliced
1 1/2 c flaked unsweetened coconut
3 Tbsp orange juice, more to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat a grill for medium heat cooking. Very lightly oil the cake slices with cooking spray, then grill until browned and marked, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Place on a cutting board and cut into 1-inch cubes.
  • 2. In a very large bowl, combine cherries, bananas, coconut and orange juice and toss to coat. Add cake cubes and toss just until coated. Add a few more tablespoons orange juice to further moisten the cake if desired.
  • 3. Per serving (will depend on cake used): 300 calories (70 from fat), 8g total fat, 7g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 190mg sodium, 55g total carbohydrate (4g dietary fiber, 15g sugar), 5g protein

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