Reviewed: Nov. 16, 2005

Being born, raised and still living in the Deep South, I know good Ambrosia and this is GOOD Ambrosia. It's SO good that when I asked my friends what to bring to Thanksgiving Dinner, they said for me to bring one thing...this Ambrosia. It's the best I've ever eaten.

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BettyInBama

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Reviewed: Nov. 15, 2005

This is a very good recipe. I followed others suggestions and used an 8 oz tub of cool whip, 1/2 cup of sour cream and left out the coconut. I also tossed in more mandarin oranges (I love them). This reminded me of a recipe my aunt made years ago. A big hit with my family.

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Reviewed: Oct. 15, 2005

Really good. After I noted some other suggestions here on reviews, I added a little sour cream to cut the cool whip sweeteness a bit and a touch of milk to thin out. And I only used 1 cup of coconut...2 just seemed like too much.

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Babinni

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Reviewed: Oct. 7, 2005

This worked well for me as a base to start from. I added a greater variety of fruit and left out the cherries. Next time I may throw in some nuts also.

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GROOBY

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Reviewed: Sep. 26, 2005

I just love AMBROSIA! BUT here is what I do.. I dont measure, just use what you think looks and tastes best! cream cheese (creamed.....) or sour cream real whipped cream (beat in vanilla & sugar) pineapple, crushed can mandarin oranges mini-marshmallows coconut cherries spalsh 1/2 & 1/2 splash orange juice little pineapple juice from can sugar if needed.....

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Sunnie

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Reviewed: Aug. 16, 2005

You just cannot mess this up!!! It's delicious!

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KELT

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Reviewed: Aug. 8, 2005

THIS RECIPE IS SIMPLE DELICIOUS! PERFECT FOR SUMMER. I will make this again, and again! Thank You. I love this site!!

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PEGRAD4

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Reviewed: Jul. 16, 2005

This was delicious! Just like I remember it at all of my family picnics when I was little. I did leave out the coconut and served it on the side (my husband hates coconut) and I also added 1/2 cup of sour cream for extra creaminess and tang. It was perfect!

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CLAREHUFF

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Reviewed: Jun. 26, 2005

A delicious summer dessert, not too sweet. Better if chilled overnite. Will make again!

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KIMTATE

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Reviewed: Jun. 5, 2005

I looked for this recipe because my aunt used to make an ambrosia similar to this but she also added small curd cottage cheese to the cool whip and it was awesome! I'll try this recipe and see if it tastes the same. Thanks!

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BARBRODENBAUGH

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Reviewed: Jun. 5, 2005

I too only used 8oz. of whipped topping. I cut back to 1 cup of coconut too, because 2 cups seemed like it would be overpowering. My guests loved this!

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Reviewed: May 20, 2005

Great, easy recipe. Good comfort food and great for a quick, throw-together family pleaser. However, I used only one 8 oz. tub of whipped topping and 16 oz. of sour cream, both low fat. I think it tastes a bit richer and sets better with the addition of the sour cream. My husband and father-in-law both loved it, kids too (of course!)

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Tess

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Reviewed: May 14, 2005

Kids love this!

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HERMAN

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Reviewed: May 11, 2005

My husband absolutely loved this recipe, will make again!!

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KRISISON

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Reviewed: Mar. 26, 2005

WOW! This was great! I didnt use the cherries but I added a can of fruit cocktail instead. It was definitly better after sitting in the fridge overnight.

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PITHIGON

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Reviewed: Mar. 25, 2005

I loved it! It was a great end to our easter 2005!

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Carly and Mom

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Reviewed: Mar. 18, 2005

I remember having this at family events while I was growing up, and always wished my mother would make it...now I can make it myself! Very easy to make!

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KITTLES1

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Reviewed: Mar. 13, 2005

YUMMMMMMMMYYYY!!!!!!!

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MARI8

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Reviewed: Feb. 21, 2005

This was pretty good. I cut the amount of marshmellows in half because I thought it would be too sweet. I also add some toasted pecan bits. There was quite a bit left after Christmas, but we had a huge selection of desserts. I enjoyed it until the leftovers were gone.

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Reviewed: Feb. 20, 2005

I made this to take to a Hawaiian party. I followed the recipe bones, so to speak, but only used 1 cup coconut. I used coloured mini marshmallows, I added one can of fruit cocktail, 1/2 cup chopped pecans, and I eliminated the cherries and milk. I estimated the amount of whipped topping - maybe 2 1/2 cups? I just added until it was pretty moist. I suggest draining your fruits very well, and I prefer it made ahead so the marshmallows get very soft and foamy. The leftovers still taste yummy after 2 days.

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