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

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

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.

Originally published as Pistachio Ambrosia in Taste of Home June/July 1995

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CountryGirl72

May 22, 2014

I've been making this for years! It's what I will usually take to cook outs and parties if I want to take something sweet, cool, and refreshing that serves a large crowd and looks pretty too! You can't go wrong with this one folks!!
Tiaglo

Apr 15, 2014

I have been making this Ambrosia for several years,for work or church and family get togethers! It is always on the top of the list of will you make...! By requesters it is known as the "Green Stuff" and I can't go to or have any function that they don't ask if there will be "green stuff" lol. It is very refreshing and loved!
CakeLady11290

Mar 16, 2014

Love...love...love this recipe. Easy to make. I usually double it because it doesn't last long.
suzannahnoelle

Nov 23, 2013

I know this recipe as Watergate. It also often has marshmallows in it. Watergate/Pistachio Ambrosia - it's a tummy pleaser by either name!
22susan

Sep 14, 2013

I looked for this recipe I remembered from when I was a little girl . I remembered something similar at our church picnics. However the recipe I remembered had colored mini marshmallows. I decided to make this and right before serving , I stirred in the marshmallows. It is delicious. I was not disappointed. Thank you for giving me a memory from my childhood. Making it again now for our dinner with some friends. :)
Julia Clark

Mar 1, 2013

My family and I love this recipe for our parties. Most eat this as a dessert. I use Canned fruit in its own juice.and I use Low Fat sour cream and whipped toppings.Deeeelicious!
laura70

Jan 7, 2013

Delicious just as written. A new favorite. Yum. Had to go back for seconds on a full stomach.
laura70

Jan 7, 2013

Delicious exactly as written. A new favorite. Yum.
KMPeets2007

Nov 8, 2012

I made this for a friend's wedding reception and it was a big hit. I'm not a fan of pecans but used chopped walnuts. Very satisfying dessert!!
dhiannian

Sep 27, 2012

This is a very good dessert! The only change I would make would be to use milk instead of the fruit juice, it was too sweet for my tastes. Also, we put shredded coconut on top, delicious!