Ambrosia Dessert Bowl
- 20 large marshmallows
- 2 c. heavy cream, divided
- 2 Tbsp. sugar
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp. almond extract
- 1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple, well drained
- 1 c. flaked coconut
- 1 (10 3/4 oz.) loaf frozen pound cake, thawed and cubed (about 4 c.)
- 5 to 6 large navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
- 1/4 c. slivered almonds, toasted
- Place marshmallows and 1/4 cup cream in the top of a double boiler; heat over boiling water until the marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth.
- Cool completely.
- Meanwhile, whip the remaining cream until thick.
- Add sugar.
- Fold into marshmallow mixture.
- Fold in extracts, pineapple and coconut.
- Place half of the pound cake cubes in the bottom of a 2 1/2 to 3-quart clear glass bowl.
- Top with half of the orange sections.
- Top with half of the cream mixture.
- Repeat layers.
- Sprinkle with almonds. Chill until serving time.
- Yield:
- 10 to 12 servings.
marshmallows, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, pineapple, flaked coconut, cake, oranges, slivered almonds
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=385225 (may not work)