Ambrosia

Ambrosia is the food of the Gods. What food on Earth comes even close to it? Well, there are several. One among them is this simple fruit salad that's folded in cream.

Ambrosia is a dessert that has sweet fruits and marshmallows suspended in thick cream. How can it not taste good. 

This is my inspired version of Ambrosia, sans marshmallows. It is a pink fluffy cloud of deliciousness. It is rich, no doubt, but it is a simple dessert for special occasions.

Ingredients (serves 4):

1. 1/2 cup cold whipping cream
2. 2 bananas, sliced
3. 2 oranges, peeled and separated
4. 2 cups sliced strawberries
5. 2 tablespoons sugar
6. 1/2 tablespoon water
7. 1/2 teaspoon powdered cardamom

Preparation:

1. Combine the water, 2 tablespoons sugar, and strawberries in a medium saucepan and heat on medium flame for about 10 minutes until the strawberries are bubbly and soft. Stir occasionally and gently break down the strawberries so that they form into a nice compote. Let this cool completely. 
2. Whip the cold cream on high speed (if you own a hand mixer or stand mixer) until the cream forms stiff peaks  (if you stick a spatula in the cream and lift it, the cream should stand on end as a firm spike)
3. Now gently fold the cooled down strawberry compote into the whipped cream until everything is evenly incorporated.
4. Add the sliced bananas, oranges, and powdered cardamom and gently fold everything. 
5. Store in the fridge and serve chilled.

 Just one word: Yum!