CHRISTMAS RECIPES > Christmas Desserts

Delicious Ambrosia Recipes
Light Christmas Desserts/Salads with Fruits and Coconut

Ambrosia is the name applied to a number of types of desserts in which fruit and coconut are combined and is a southern favorite.

In the mythology of ancient Greece, ambrosia was the name given to the food and drink of the gods. It was revered as the source of their immortality. The Greeks also fed it to the horses that drew the chariot of the sun across the sky. Mere mortals who were privileged to taste ambrosia were said to have acquired increased strength, swiftness, and beauty. Unfortunately, no such spectacular promises are made to people who eat ambrosia today.

In its simplest form, ambrosia is made of sliced juicy oranges sprinkled with grated or shredded coconut, and sugar. In variations, other fruits, such as pineapple and bananas, are added for a combination of fruit flavors but oranges and coconut remain as the base.

We twist the classic ambrosia to come up with a few variations that are light and healthy for a special holiday party or your family Christmas dinner or lunch.

Fresh Fruit Ambrosia

Ginger Ale Ambrosia

Fluffy Ambrosia