Dessert for 20
Ambrosia Cheesecake
This chilled orange cheesecake combines a graham crust with marshmallows, coconut, whipped topping, and mandarin oranges.
$2.88for 4 servings
$0.72 per serving$2.88 for 4
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Photo: thekitchenmagpie.com
- 15 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 20servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanKid-friendlyBudgetDessertsNo-cook
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Crackers, graham, cookies$0.22/oz typical | 9 oz | $1.98Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Cream cheese$0.30/oz typical | 12 oz | $3.60Typical price |
| Ice cream and whipped topping$0.12/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.92Typical price |
| Marshmallows and candy$0.25/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $0.90Typical price |
| Shredded coconut$0.30/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.90Typical price |
| Oranges$1.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.42 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup salted butter melted
- 1 packages (3 oz) orange jell-o gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 12 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 drops orange food coloring
- 4 cups whipped topping
- 2 cups white mini marshmallows
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 284 ml can mandarin orange segments
- 2 1/2 tbsp fresh orange zest (optional)
Steps
- Mix the graham crumbs, 1/3 cup sugar, and melted butter, then press the mixture into a 9-by-13-inch pan.
- Dissolve the orange gelatin in the boiling water, then stir in the orange coloring and zest if using.
- Beat the cream cheese with the remaining sugar until smooth, then mix in the gelatin mixture.
- Fold in the whipped topping, marshmallows, coconut, and drained mandarin oranges.
- Spread the filling over the crust and refrigerate until firm.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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