Ambrosia

Ambrosia
Ambrosia might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 317 calories, 4g of protein, and 6g of fat each. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of coconut, grapes, marshmallows, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 350F.
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Spread coconut on a large baking sheet. Toast, stirring occasionally, until light brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
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Let cool. Put 4 dessert bowls in refrigerator to chill.
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Peel oranges and grapefruit, removing white pith. Working over a bowl to catch juices, cut segments from membrane. Put fruit in same bowl. (For instructions to slice perfect citrus segments, see Tip Strip, left.)
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Just before serving, stir cooled coconut, grapes, sugar (adjust amount to taste) and marshmallows into bowl with oranges and grapefruits. Stir gently to avoid breaking up citrus segments.
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Spoon ambrosia into chilled bowls and top each with a cherry.
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Serve ambrosia with butter cookies or slices of pound cake, if desired.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score14
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