Pistachio Ambrosia

Name: Pistachio Ambrosia
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 16-20 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cans (17 ounces each) fruit cocktail; 2 cans (20 ounces each) pineapple chunks; 2 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges; 4 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant pistachio pudding mix; 2 cups sour cream; 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed; Chopped pecans, optional

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. + chilling

Makes

16-20 servings

For a fruity, satisfying dessert, we like this smooth and creamy pudding. Since the recipe makes a big batch, it's nice for a potluck. Try it the next time warm weather makes you crave a cool and slightly sweet treat. -Carol Lynn Chizzoniti, Holbrook, New York

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Ingredients

2 cans (17 ounces each) fruit cocktail
2 cans (20 ounces each) pineapple chunks
2 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges
4 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant pistachio pudding mix
2 cups sour cream
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Chopped pecans, optional

Directions

Drain fruit cocktail, pineapple and oranges, reserving 3 cups juice. Set fruit aside; pour juice into a 4-qt. bowl. Add pudding mix and mix until smooth. Stir in sour cream. Add whipped topping and mix until smooth. Fold in fruit; chill for several hours. Top with pecans just before serving if desired.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 159 calories, 7g fat (6g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 82mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

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