Known in Greek mythology as "food of the Gods," ambrosia reflects a global menu when exotic fruits from the Caribbean such as mango, papaya, and star fruit are added.
3
large oranges
2 Tbs
sugar
2 Tbs
rum (optional)
1 cup
pineapple chunks
1
medium star fruit, sliced
1
medium mango and/or papaya, seeded, peeled, and sliced
1/2 cup
toasted coconut
1
medium papaya, seeded and sliced lengthwise (optional)
1/2 cup
whipped cream
1
Peel and section oranges over a small bowl to reserve juices. Stir sugar and rum, if using, into orange juice until sugar is dissolved. In a large mixing bowl combine the orange sections, pineapple chunks, star fruit slices, and mango and/or papaya slices; drizzle with orange juice mixture. Stir gently to coat. Cover and chill for 1 to 24 hours, stirring gently once or twice.
2
To serve, arrange a long slice of papaya in each dessert dish. With a slotted spoon lift fruit mixture into dishes atop the papaya slice. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with toasted coconut. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Servings: 20
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 serving
Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information provided by the recipe author.
