A Different Kind Of Pistachio Ambrosia Recipe

Elevate your holiday dessert game with this unique twist on classic ambrosia! Bursting with fresh fruit, creamy pudding, and a delightful crunch of pistachios, this recipe is sure to impress your guests. Easy to make ahead, it's the perfect make-ahead dessert for parties and gatherings. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 260 mins
Calories 227.5 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for A Different Kind Of Pistachio Ambrosia

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How to Make A Different Kind Of Pistachio Ambrosia

  1. Drain fruit cocktail, pineapple, and oranges, reserving 3 cups of juice. Set fruit aside.
  2. In a large 4-quart bowl, whisk together the reserved 3 cups of juice and the instant pudding mix until smooth.
  3. Gently stir in the sour cream until well combined.
  4. Fold in the thawed whipped topping until just mixed. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the drained fruit cocktail, pineapple, and orange segments.
  6. Stir in the chopped pistachios.
  7. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
  8. Before serving, sprinkle generously with chopped pecans.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

111g

Fat

42g

Carbs

10g

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