AMBROSIA SQUARES

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Very nice dessert thats not too sweet nor too rich...so the serving size suggested can be increased!!! nice crust and the oranges give it a little bit of tanginess.

Provided by Scruffers

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 47m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 9-inch graham cracker crust
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 (250 g) package cream cheese, softened
3 cups milk
1 (6 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
1 (10 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
2 medium bananas, sliced
1 envelope prepared dream whip dessert topping
2 cups coconut, toasted (I find 1 cup enough)

Steps:

  • Prepare graham crumb crust recipe, adding nuts to mixture.
  • Press firmly into 13 x 9" pan.
  • Chill.
  • Beat cream cheese until soft.
  • Gradually add 1/2 c of the milk, beat until smooth.
  • In seperate bowl, prepare pudding mix as directed on pkg using the remaining 2 1/2 cups milk.
  • Add prepared pudding to cream cheese mixture in three additions, beating on low speed.
  • Fold in oranges.
  • Layer bananas on crust.
  • Spoon pudding mixture over bananas, spread prepared dessert topping evenly over pudding mixture.
  • Sprinkle with toasted coconut.
  • Chill 4 hours.
  • Cut into squares.
  • (for toasted coconut, I usually just put under broiler for a minute or 2 and stir a couple of times, others may choose to'bake' it first).

skylose
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I've never made ambrosia squares before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I'm really happy with how they turned out.


PRAMISH Lama
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These squares are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Theresa Knoll
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed these squares. The pineapple flavor really shines through.


Tayyab Haral
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I made these squares for a bake sale and they were a huge success! I sold out of them in no time.


Alan Garrison
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I followed the recipe exactly and the squares turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Amin Umer
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These squares were easy to make and turned out great! I used fresh pineapple and coconut, which really made a difference in the flavor.


jordan chernev
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The squares were moist and flavorful. I loved the combination of textures.


Royal Plays
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These squares were delicious! The coconut and pineapple flavors were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making them again.


Cat Nior
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great dessert for any occasion.


Nicole Faith
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These ambrosia squares were a hit at my potluck! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.


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