Tropical Spiced Ambrosia Fruit Salad with Toasted Coconut and Walnuts

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Tropical Spiced Ambrosia Fruit Salad with Toasted Coconut and Walnuts elevates your dessert game with a vibrant blend of coconut, pineapple, and warm spices. This vegetarian-friendly dish is perfect for gatherings, offering a refreshing yet comforting taste. With tree nuts (walnuts) and coconut, it’s a delightful American cuisine treat that’s sure to impress.

The flavor profile combines sweet, juicy fruits with the crunch of toasted walnuts and coconut, making it versatile for any occasion. Perfect as a side dish or a light dessert, this salad is a crowd-pleaser.

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Overview

This Festive Spiced Ambrosia Fruit Salad is a delightful twist on the classic dessert, combining the tropical flavors of coconut and pineapple with a hint of warm spices. The addition of toasted coconut and crunchy walnuts elevates the texture, making it a perfect year-round treat that is both refreshing and comforting.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Tree Nuts (Walnuts), Coconut

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 12

Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 Cups miniature marshmallows
• 2.5 Cups shredded coconut, toasted
• 1 11 Ounces (oz) can mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 10 Ounces (oz) jar maraschino cherries, drained
• 1 8 Ounces (oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 8 Ounces (oz) can pineapple chunks, drained
• 1 8 Ounces (oz) can fruit cocktail, drained
• 0.5 Cups walnuts, toasted
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) nutmeg, ground
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) cinnamon, ground

Steps

1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients. Toast the shredded coconut and walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
2. Mix Ingredients: In a large serving bowl, combine the miniature marshmallows, toasted coconut, mandarin oranges, maraschino cherries, thawed whipped topping, pineapple chunks, fruit cocktail, and toasted walnuts.
3. Add Spices: Sprinkle the ground nutmeg and cinnamon over the mixture. Gently fold everything together until well combined, ensuring the whipped topping coats all the ingredients evenly.
4. Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator to chill for 30 to 45 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and the salad to firm up slightly.
5. Serve: Once chilled, give the salad a gentle stir and serve in individual bowls. Enjoy the festive flavors and textures of this delightful dessert!

Enjoy your homemade Tropical Spiced Ambrosia Fruit Salad with Toasted Coconut and Walnuts!