Ambrosia Fruit Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut, toasted
  • 11 ounce can mandarin oranges , drained
  • 8 ounce can pineapple tidbits, drained
  • 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • Other optional fruit salad add-ins: chopped pecans, sliced bananas, chopped apples

Instructions

  1. Add whipping cream and vanilla to a large bowl or stand mixer and beat with electric beaters for 1-2 minutes. Slowly add powdered sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Fold in yogurt.
  2. Drain canned fruits very well, then add fruit and remaining ingredients to a large serving bowl.
  3. Fold in whipped cream mixture. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Note:

To toast coconut, spread on a baking sheet and bake for 2-4 minutes or until edges are golden brown.