Blueberry Cheesecake Ambrosia

If you love the light, fluffy texture of an ambrosia with the creamy sweetness of pudding, I’ve got an amazing and simple dessert recipe for you. I call this fluffy mixture Blueberry Cheesecake Ambrosia. You? Well, you’re going to call it heaven! 

Old-Fashioned Ambrosia Recipes

I’ve been on a roll lately, making old fashioned ambrosias. I made a traditional one loaded with flavors from my childhood – pineapple, maraschino cherries, mandarin oranges, pecans, and coconut. I also threw in some coconut for texture. 

This time I wanted to go simple. So, I started with just a tiny handful of ingredients and only a couple of fruits. 

I wanted to make blueberries the star of the show. And I knew the fact that I was using a can of blueberry pie filling meant I’d end up with a lovely color for my ambrosia. 

I wasn’t disappointed! Check out this gorgeous color! 

I’ll tell you more about how it turned out later. For now, let’s look at what you’ll need to make this delicious dessert. 

Blueberry Cheesecake Ambrosia Ingredients

You will find a full printable recipe card at the bottom of this post but here’s a quick peek at what you’ll need. These are simple ingredients you can find at any grocery store. 

• crushed pineapple (with juices)
• small box cheesecake pudding (instant)
• blueberry pie filling
• Cool Whip OR heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar
• miniature marshmallows

How to Make Blueberry Cheesecake Ambrosia

Pour crushed pineapple with juices into a large bowl. 

Dump the dry instant pudding in and mix well. I used a whisk for this but you can use a spoon if you like. 

Now it’s time to add the blueberry pie filling. If you don’t have blueberry, you can use any flavor you like. 

Mix well. 

Add in the whipped cream. I made mine from scratch so I had to mix it first. 

Finally, stir in the marshmallows. 

If you like, you can add chopped pecans or any other nuts you like. You might also opt to add coconut. I left mine plain. 

It’s time to transfer into a pretty bowl. I happen to have a trifle dish that’s perfect for this. 

Serve and enjoy! 

The number of servings you can get from this recipe will depend on the size of your dessert containers. 

Cover with plastic wrap and store in refrigerator up to 4 days. The marshmallows will continue to soften and expand over time. 

I’ve never frozen this dessert so I’m not sure how it would do. 

What to Expect from this Recipe

It’s soft, it’s creamy, it’s sweet, and it’s loaded with rich flavor. What more could you ask for from a dessert? 

Best of all, this is an easy one. It (literally) comes together in less than five minutes. 

I enjoyed the gorgeous lavender color. I was so tickled to take the pictures of the ambrosia in my trifle bowl. 

This is a quick and simple dessert with a lot of color and flavor. I plan to try it again with other ingredients! 

Variations on this Recipe

Turn it into a pie! Scoop this delicious filling into two graham cracker crusts. Refrigerate for several hours before serving. To firm it up, you can use a second box of pudding mix in the mix.

Strawberry Pie Filling: This would be beautiful! Strawberry cheese ambrosia? Yum! 

Cherry Pie Filling: I would probably add chocolate chips or chocolate flakes to this. Chocolate and cherries just seem to go together! 

Blackberry Pie Filling: I actually prefer blackberry to blueberry filling, so this would be a natural for me. I might opt for lemon pudding in place of cheesecake, though cheesecake would be nice, too. 

Peach Pie Ambrosia: Peach pie filling, vanilla pudding, crushed Nilla wafers. . .merge them all together into a luscious peach pie ambrosia! 

Other Fluffy Desserts from Out of the Box Baking

No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Pie: If you love a light, fluffy summery pie, one that doesn’t require any baking at all, do I have a treat for you! In this post I’m going to show you how to make a luscious no bake strawberry cheese pie, one sure to wow your guests. 

Mint Oreo Trifle: If you love creamy layers of chocolate fudge brownies, mint chocolate mousse and whipped cream, along with bits of minty Oreos, you’ve come to the right place! Today’s post will delve into one of my favorite recipes, a delicious Mint Oreo Trifle.

Cookie Butter Trifle: If you’re a fan of Biscoff cookies and that yummy concoction known as cookie butter, you’re sure to love this Cookie Butter Trifle. I made it for our Christmas celebration and guests swooned!

Lemon Lush: If you love the light, bright flavor of lemon in a rich trifle-like dessert you’re going to adore this lovely Lemon Oreo Lush. It’s simple to make and loaded with your favorite cookies—Oreos!

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That’s it for this post, friends! I hope you enjoyed this delicious recipe. 

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About the Author

Janice Thompson is an author, baker, and all-around mischief maker! She has overcome a host of baking catastrophes, including a toppled wedding cake, to learn more about the baking process. Janice has published over 150 books for the Christian market but particularly enjoys writing recipes and baking devotions. To learn more about Janice or to drop her a note, visit her About the Author page.