Pistachio Ambrosia

Spring is coming ... spring is coming ... spring IS coming!

What a nice fruity, light and cool dessert treat. Who can resist pudding, whipped topping and fruit. Ok, there are some who will say, "I don't like chunky in with my smooth", but hey there are more of us who like it rather than not. Really, anything with mini marshmallows can't be bad for you, right???

This recipe makes ALOT, so I suggest either making it for a pot luck party or sharing some with friends and neighbors ... or you could just down size the recipe, but where's the fun in that?

Pistachio Ambrosia 16 - 20 servings

2 cans (17 oz. each) fruit cocktail

2 cans (20 oz. each) crushed pineapple

2 cans (11 oz. each) mandarin oranges

4 packages (3.4 oz. each) instant pistachio pudding

2 c. (16 oz.) sour cream

1 carton (12 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed

1 c. mini marshmallows

chopped pecans, optional

1. Drain fuit cocktail, pineapple and oranges, reserving 3 c. juice. Set fruit aside; pour juice into a large bowl.

2. Add pudding mix to juice and mix until smooth. Stir in sour cream, add whipped topping and mix until smooth.

3. Fold in fruit and mini marshmallows; chill for several hours. Top with pecans just before serving.