Retro Ambrosia

A different ambrosia salad, dessert Courtesy Emeril Lagasse.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup cream cheese, at room temperature (about 4-ounces)
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 1  tablespoon light brown sugar, plus
• 2  teaspoons light brown sugar
• 1  tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1  ripe fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and chopped (about 5 1/2 cups)
• 2⁄3 cup maraschino cherry
• 3  oranges, peeled and sliced (about 1 cup)
• 2  grapefruits, peeled and sliced (about1/2 cup)
• 1  cup  toasted pecans (7 minutes at 350 degrees)
• 1  cup coconut (10 minutes at 350 degrees)

Directions

1. Combine the cream cheese, sour cream, brown sugar, and lemon juice in a large bowl; whisk to blend.
2. Add the pineapple, cherries, oranges, grapefruit, and pecans and stir to mix; place in a serving dish, garnish with the coconut, and serve immediately, enjoy.