My dad calls this ‘pink stuff’ but I try and sound fancy and call it Ambrosia Salad. Im sure there are other names for it too. Whatever you call it.. its easy and delicious. All you need is few simple ingredients..
1. 12 oz COOL WHIP
2. 8 oz Cottage Cheese
3. Small package of Instant Jell-O – flavor of choice
4. 2 cups Coconut Flakes
5. Canned Fruit – a few cups of both
(We use fruit salad and crushed pineapple.)
There really are no directions on how to make this.. you layer all your ingredients and mix them. You can add more of less depending on your taste. My hubby doesnt like cottage cheese so of course I add a lot. [ha! Kidding!] You can also use any flavor of Jell-O that prefer. I added ‘Tropical Fusion’ to my pink stuff and it was really good! I normally do strawberry or cherry so the COOL WHIP turns.. well pink. [Maybe dad was right?]
Once everything is good and mixed this is what your tasty treat should look like. So.. maybe Ambrosia Salad is a bit too fancy for this everyday dessert, but I think something that is full of COOL WHIP goodness needed a fancier name. [Anyone else eat COOL WHIP straight from the tub on occasion? No? Ya.. me either. Gross.. who does that!] This is great for summer get togethers, BBQ’s or to make any regular night special [and delicious!].
The kids really loved this. Its great because it combines all their favorite things. Cottage cheese, coconut, COOL WHIP. Ok.. Ok..those are my favorite things but the kids did enjoy the Ambrosia Salad. Avery made her to splatter it everywhere and Ryley picked out every piece of coconut possible. I love when dessert turns into a form of entertainment.
What delicious and tasty treat do you make with COOL WHIP this summer?
Hey y'all!I'm Kelley. I'm a recipe making, picture taking, coffee drinking momma to 4 crazy kiddos. Join me as I share our family favorite dinners and my copycat coffee drinks too!
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Amy - while wearing heels says
Poor cottage cheese hatin' husband :). This looks delicious and simple and from the sounds of it, good enough to eat off of the floor 🙂
MiMi says
We like this stuff called “orange stuff.” Same sorta thing. LOL That's my hubs' side.
My families side has “green stuff.”
Angela says
I love ambrosia salad! I just wish it was healthy!
Chrissy Taylor says
Oh! This looks delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Taylor says
I love the pink stuff! 🙂
shopannies says
love dessert salads like this thanks for sharing
come see what I shared at http://shopannies.blogspot.com
Allyson Butler says
Ooooh this looks so good! Thanks for sharing!
keri says
My mom made this when I was growing up and we used crushed pineapple and mandarin oranges – YUM! Thanks for sharing this at the {what's shakin' link party}!!
Amanda Faith says
This stuff is so yummy! Thanks for the recipe.
Clare Purvis says
Mmmm. Looks yummy!
Michelles Tasty Creations says
Kelley,
This sounds perfect for summer! I'm going to the store this morning and picking up the ingredients to try this. YUM! Thanks for sharing on Creative Thursday:)