Black Forest Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

20 large fresh or thawed frozen pitted cherries (no sugar added)
3/4 c. thawed nondairy whipped topping, divided
2 c. skim or nonfat milk
1 (4-serving) envelope reduced calorie instant chocolate pudding mix
4 maraschino cherries with stems

Preparation

In small mixing bowl combine the fresh or frozen cherries and 1/2 cup whipped topping; set aside.
Using 2 cups milk, prepare pudding according to package directions but do not chill.