Ambrosia Icebox Cakes Recipe

Name: Ambrosia Icebox Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup pineapple juice; 3 large eggs plus 2 yolks, room temperature; 2/3 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Pinch fine salt; 2 oranges; 1 cup whipping cream; 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar; 2 teaspoons cream sherry, such as Oloroso; 18 soft ladyfingers; 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, lightly toasted

Servings: persons

1/2 cup pineapple juice
3 large eggs plus 2 yolks, room temperature
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Pinch fine salt
2 oranges
1 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons cream sherry, such as Oloroso
18 soft ladyfingers
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, lightly toasted

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Bring pineapple juice to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat.
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Whisk eggs, yolks, sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl.
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Slowly pour hot juice into egg mixture, while whisking constantly.
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Return mixture to pan and cook, stirring constantly, until it boils and coats back of a spoon.
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Continue cooking about 1 more minute.
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Remove from heat, stir in butter, lemon juice, and salt.
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Strain mixture into a small bowl set over ice.
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Place a piece of plastic wrap directly onto surface of curd and set aside to cool.
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Finely grate zest from 1 orange and reserve.
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Trim and discard peel from remaining orange and cut out segments.
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Chop and toss with zest.
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Whip cream and confectioners' sugar together until soft peaks form and fold into chopped orange.
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Juice zested orange into a bowl and stir in sherry.
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Lightly brush ladyfingers with this liquid and press into bottom and along sides of 6 ramekins.
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Evenly divide pineapple curd among ramekins.
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Top each with orange-whipped cream and toasted coconut.
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Refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours or overnight.
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Release cakes from ramekins to serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup pineapple juice, 3 large eggs plus 2 yolks, room temperature, 2/3 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Ambrosia Icebox Cakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Ambrosia Icebox Cakes

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