TROPICAL AMBROSIA

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In Adams, New York, Marguerite Widrick adds whipped topping to convenient pantry items to create this light and fluffy dessert. Toasted coconut and sweet pineapple give the creamy combination its tropical taste.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
4 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut, toasted, divided
Maraschino cherries, optional
1 teaspoon maraschino cherry juice, optional

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. In a large bowl, combine the pineapple juice, extract and pudding mix; whisk for 2 minutes. Fold in whipped topping. Stir in pineapple and 3 tablespoons coconut. , Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with remaining coconut, cherries and cherry juice if desired. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 9g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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