Pina Colada Fluff

3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding

15 oz. can cream of coconut*

20 oz. can crushed pineapple with juice

8 oz. whipped topping, thawed

2 c. mini marshmallows

1 1/2 c. shredded coconut

1/2-3/4 c. chopped pecans

maraschino cherries, halved, optional

 

**Shake the can of cream of coconut well. Mix 1 cup of cream of coconut and vanilla pudding with a wire whisk until smooth. Mix in the 8oz container of whipped topping. Fold in the can of crushed pineapple with the juice. Fold in the pecans, marshmallows and shredded coconut. Once it is mixed well chill for 3-4 hours before serving. Before serving you can garnish with extra coconut or pecans and some maraschino cherries. (At Christmastime you can use red and green cherries for a festive look.)

*Sometimes I can't find cream of coconut (usually with the coconut), Eaglebrand milk with coconut flavoring added to taste, is a good substitute.

**Holding the can under hot water to loosen up the cream of coconut will make it easier to shake.