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Ambrosia

An adaptation of a recipe from Bernie’s mother, Ada Mayoff, by her daughter-in-law, Denise Mayoff
Served as a dessert and occasionally at Mayoff Day celebrations

  • 16 oz sour cream
  • 1 pint whipping cream, whipped
  • 16 oz can fruit cocktail
  • small can pineapple tidbits
  • small can mandarin oranges
  • 1 10 oz package miniature marshmallows confectioner’s sugar

  • Drain cans of fruit, reserving juice.
  • Fold sour cream and whipping cream together.
  • Add confectioner’s sugar to taste.
  • Add other ingredients.
  • If too stiff, add a little of the juice.
  • Cover and refrigerate till you’re ready to serve.