Ambrosia Freeze Recipe

Ingredients for Ambrosia Freeze

• Strawberries
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• Strawberry Yogurt
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Mandarin Orange Sections
• Crushed Pineapple
• Flaked Coconut
• Red Food Coloring

How to Make Ambrosia Freeze

1. In a large bowl, beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese and 2 ripe bananas (mashed) with an electric mixer until nearly smooth.
2. Beat in 1 (14-ounce) can of sweetened condensed milk, 1 cup of plain yogurt, and 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice.
3. Gently stir in 1 cup of mandarin orange sections, 1 cup of crushed pineapple (drained), and 1 cup of shredded sweetened coconut.
4. Add a few drops of yellow food coloring (optional, for a richer color).
5. Pour the mixture into an 11x7-inch baking dish.
6. Cover and freeze for at least 6 hours, or until firm.
7. Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving to allow for easier slicing.
8. Cut into squares or bars.
9. Serve chilled in dessert dishes. Garnish with extra coconut flakes or a sprig of mint (optional).