Ambrosia Cream Pie Recipe

This dreamy Ambrosia Cream Pie recipe is a taste of sunshine! Inspired by a school cooking demo, this recipe features a creamy, dreamy filling bursting with the sweet tang of mandarin oranges. Even if sourcing mandarin oranges requires a little extra effort (worth it!), this pie is a showstopper dessert perfect for any occasion. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 270 mins
Cook Time 360 mins
Calories 351.9 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Ambrosia Cream Pie

  • 1 (11 ounce) can Canned Mandarin Oranges, drained
  • 1 (20 ounce) can Crushed Pineapple, drained
  • 1 1/2 cups Milk
  • 1 (3.4 ounce) package Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix
  • 1 cup heavy Whipping Cream (to make 2 cups homemade whipped cream, as an alternative)
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Flakes, toasted (optional, for mixing or garnish)
  • 1 (9 inch) Graham Cracker Crumb Crust
  • 1 (8 ounce) container prepared Whipped Cream (or Cool Whip, thawed, for filling)
  • additional Coconut for garnish (optional)
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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How to Make Ambrosia Cream Pie

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare your 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  3. Gently fold in the whipped cream until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  4. Drain the mandarin orange segments and gently fold them into the cream cheese mixture.
  5. Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
  6. Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the filling to set completely.
  7. Before serving, garnish with toasted coconut flakes (optional) and a few extra mandarin orange segments.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

124g

Fat

51g

Carbs

13g