Dessert for 8
Ambrosia Pie
$3.56for 45 minServes 8
Crushed pineapple, vanilla pudding, sour cream, coconut, marshmallows, and oranges fill a ready graham cracker crust.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Crackers, 1 oz$0.22/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.22Typical price |
 | Canned fruit, 27 oz$0.12/oz typical | 27 oz | $3.24Typical price |
 | Cake, 5 oz$0.18/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.92Typical price |
 | Sour cream, 8.5 oz$0.14/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $1.19Typical price |
 | Shredded coconut, 3 oz$0.30/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.90Typical price |
 | Marshmallows and candy, 1.75 oz$0.25/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.45Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 0.25$0.60 each typical | 0.25 | $0.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.12 | ||
Swaps
- Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- 5 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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Typical price
$0.89 per serving$3.56 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 graham cracker crust
- 16 oz crushed pineapple
- 5 1/8 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
- 11 oz mandarin oranges
- whipped cream (optional)
Steps
- Stir the pineapple, pudding mix, sour cream, and lemon juice together in a large bowl.
- Fold in the coconut, marshmallows, and mandarin oranges.
- Spread the filling into the graham cracker crust.
- Top the pie with whipped cream if using.
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