Ambrosia Mold Recipe

This classic Ambrosia Mold recipe is a delightful Easter dessert, a creamy, dreamy concoction of pineapple, oranges, marshmallows, and coconut, all set in a vibrant Jell-O base. Grandma's secret recipe, perfected for a light and refreshing spring treat. Easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 300 mins
Calories 148.6 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Ambrosia Mold

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Ingredients for Ambrosia Mold

  • Crushed Pineapple In Juice
  • 1 ½ cups boiling water
  • Mandarin Oranges
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip
  • Orange Gelatin
  • Miniature Marshmallows
  • Coconut

How to Make Ambrosia Mold

  1. Drain one 20-ounce can of crushed pineapple, reserving the juice.
  2. Add cold water to the reserved pineapple juice to make 1 cup of liquid.
  3. In a large bowl, dissolve 3 ounces (6 packets) of orange Jell-O in 1 ½ cups of boiling water until completely dissolved.
  4. Add the 1 cup of pineapple juice mixture to the dissolved Jell-O and stir to combine.
  5. Refrigerate for 1 ½ hours, or until the mixture slightly thickens.
  6. Gently fold in 8 ounces of Cool Whip using a wire whisk until smooth and creamy.
  7. Refrigerate for 10 minutes, or until the mixture holds its shape when spooned.
  8. Add 1 cup of mandarin orange segments, ½ cup of mini marshmallows, and ½ cup of sweetened flaked coconut to the Jell-O mixture and gently stir to combine.
  9. Spoon the mixture into a 6-cup mold.
  10. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until completely firm.
  11. Carefully unmold and serve. Garnish with extra coconut flakes or maraschino cherries, if desired.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

110g

Fat

10g

Carbs

10g