Indulge in a culinary odyssey with Ambrosia of Wheat Berries, Fruit, and Chocolate - a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This delightful dish artfully blends the nutty flavor of wheat berries with a medley of fresh, seasonal fruits and the decadent richness of chocolate. Embark on a journey through three enticing recipes: a refreshing Ambrosia Salad bursting with vibrant fruits, a hearty Ambrosia Wheat Berry Bowl brimming with wholesome goodness, and a luscious Ambrosia Parfait layering flavors and textures in a glass. Each recipe offers a unique interpretation of this classic dish, promising an unforgettable taste experience. Prepare to be captivated by the harmonious fusion of flavors and textures as you savor Ambrosia's delightful creations.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
AMBROSIA
Try Alton Brown's take on the Southern classic ambrosia, a holiday fruit salad with clementines, pineapples, maraschino cherries and even marshmallows.
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories dessert
Time 2h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the cream and sugar into the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment and whip until stiff peaks are formed. Add the sour cream and whisk to combine. Add the marshmallows, orange, pineapple, coconut, pecans and cherries and stir to combine. Transfer to a glass serving bowl, cover and place in the refrigerator for 2 hours before serving.
FRUIT AMBROSIA
Steps:
- Drain the liquid from all the cans of fruit. Thin the sour cream with whichever fruit juice you would like. Mix all the ingredients together with the thin sour cream.
AMBROSIA OF WHEAT BERRIES, FRUIT & CHOCOLATE
In the culinary world today, dishes with whole grains are "in," but they have always been part of Italian regional cuisine, even as desserts. Put together from whatever grains and nuts were in the house, and minimally sweetened with available fruit, traditional desserts like this wheat-berry ambrosia are among my favorites. In that spirit, this recipe can be a guideline for your own creativity. This is a versatile and practical dessert, too. Prepare the mixture of wheat berries, dried fruit, and chocolate in advance, and refrigerate it. Let it return to room temperature before serving (though it is nice slightly chilled in summer). It's also great for a buffet with whipped cream or scoops of vanilla or chocolate ice cream on top.
Yield makes about 8 cups, serving 8 to 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Drain the soaked wheat berries, and put them in the saucepan with 3 quarts fresh cold water and the bay leaf. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, cover slightly ajar, and adjust the heat to maintain a steady simmer. Cook until the wheat berries are tender but still slightly firm to the bite, about 40 to 45 minutes. Drain off any liquid that has not been absorbed, discard the bay leaf, and let the wheat berries cool.
- Put the wheat berries, cherries, apricots, dates, chocolate, and hazelnuts in a large bowl, and fold them together. Sprinkle the cinnamon over them, and drizzle the honey and Saba on top. Tumble the mixture together gently to distribute the spice and sweetening throughout.
- To serve: Scoop 3/4 to 1 cup of the grano mixture into each wineglass. Top each with a dollop of whipped cream, and serve immediately.
AMBROSIA
Provided by Nathalie Dupree
Categories Dessert No-Cook Thanksgiving Orange Cherry Banana Coconut Pineapple Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Peel the oranges, taking care to remove all the white pith. Slice the oranges over a bowl or storage container so that you catch any juice, and add the slices to the bowl. Circular slices look prettiest, hold together best, and are easiest.
- Add the pineapple and coconut to the orange slices and gently toss. The ambrosia can be refrigerated up to two days, covered.
- When ready to serve, slice the banana and toss it with other fruits. Add the cherries last.
- Serve the ambrosia in your prettiest glass bowl. It will become a tradition.
Tips:
- Use a variety of fruits for a more colorful and flavorful ambrosia.
- If you don't have fresh fruit, you can use frozen or canned fruit. Just be sure to drain the canned fruit well before adding it to the ambrosia.
- You can add other ingredients to your ambrosia, such as nuts, granola, or whipped cream. Be creative and experiment with different combinations to find your favorite.
- Ambrosia can be served immediately or chilled for later. It's a great make-ahead dish for parties or potlucks.
Conclusion:
Ambrosia is a delicious and refreshing salad that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a light and healthy dessert, give ambrosia a try.
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