Ambrosia Fruit Salad

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, or vanilla
  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 11 ounce can mandarin oranges, drained
  • 8 ounce can pineapple tidbits, drained
  • 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained
  • 1-1/2 cups mini fruit-flavored marshmallows
  • Other optional fruit salad add-ins: chopped pecans , sliced bananas, chopped apples


Add whipping cream to a large bowl or stand mixer and beat with electric beaters for 1-2 minutes. Slowly add powdered sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Fold in yogurt. Drain canned fruits very well, then add remaining ingredients to a large serving bowl. Fold in whipped cream mixture. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.