Ambrosia Dip
This creamy, sweet dip is inspired by the classic fruit salad, combining cream cheese with pineapple, cherries, and coconut. For a lighter version, reduced-fat cream cheese can be substituted. It's a simple, nostalgic treat perfect for parties or as a sweet snack.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr 10 min
- Serves
- 8
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 219 kcal
Allergen information: may contain milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
- 340 gcream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 140 gcanned crushed pineapple, well-drained
- 100 gmaraschino cherry, drained, stems removed
- 45 gsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tbspgranulated sugar
Equipment
fine-mesh sieve · food processor · spatula · serving bowl
The method
Step by step
- 1
Place the crushed pineapple in a fine-mesh sieve and press gently to remove as much liquid as possible.
About 3 min
- 2
Thoroughly drain the maraschino cherries.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Patting the fruit dry with paper towels after draining will prevent the dip from becoming watery.
- 3
In the bowl of a food processor, combine the softened cream cheese, drained pineapple, drained cherries, shredded coconut, and sugar.
About 2 min
- 4
Pulse the mixture 5-7 times until it is combined but still has some texture from the fruit and coconut.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: For a smoother dip, blend continuously for 30-60 seconds, scraping down the sides of the bowl once.
- 5
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld.
About 2 min
- 6
Serve the dip cold with apple slices, graham crackers, or cubes of angel food cake.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 219.2kcal
- Protein
- 2.8g
- Carbs
- 15.6g
- Fat
- 16.5g
- Fibre
- 0.8g
- Sugar
- 14.7g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Serve chilled directly from the refrigerator.