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Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

I hope that you’re surrounded by your family, friends, and favorite foods! 😀

One of the ‘must-haves’ for me at Thanksgiving is Ambrosia. My mom and dad would always make it for Thanksgiving when we were younger, and even if it doesn’t get eaten as much anymore, I just feel like it’s not Thanksgiving if there isn’t a giant bowl of Ambrosia on the table.

So, here is a quick recipe for Ambrosia for y’all, if you’re feeling 1 dessert short. 😉

Ambrosia Recipe:

-1 package of pistachio pudding

-1 package of lime jello

-1 – 2 containers of cool whip (or however much you want/need)

-1 can of cocktail fruit

-1 bag of colored marshmallows (can use white too or in place of)

-1 – 2 cups of red grapes (or however much you want), halved (or whole)

-1 – 2 cups of green grapes (or however much you want), halved (or whole)

-1 jar of maraschino cherries (if you have them)

Any other fruit that you love (i.e. pineapple, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, canned (or fresh) peaches or pears, mandarin slices, etc)

Step 1: Prepare the jello per the box instructions, using half of the amount of water (i.e. if it says 4 cups of water, only use 2), then place in the fridge to chill. You do not have to wait for the jello to become completely firm before you mix it in with everything else (as it will all chill some more once it’s all been mixed).

Step 2: Prepare the pistachio pudding per the box instructions, place in the fridge to chill. Wait until completely firm (anywhere from 5 minutes to ‘I forgot about it’ territory).

Step 3: Prepare your fruits. Wash all fresh fruit and halve (if you’re going to halve them), making everything bite-sized, drain all juice from canned fruits (rinsing, if you so desire), remove stems from maraschino cherries (if they have their stems), and set aside.

Step 4: In a large bowl (fancy for serving, unless you want to serve in smaller decorative dishes at dinner), add the lime jello, the pistachio pudding, the fruits, the marshmallows, and a generous dollop of cool whip. Mix to combine. Adding more cool whip as needed/desired.

Step 5: Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to overnight (covered to prevent any messiness).

Step 6: Serve (in whatever fancy fashion you fancy!).

Step 7: Enjoy!! 🙂

I hope you enjoyed today’s recipe and I hope that you have the Happiest Thanksgiving! 😘

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