Tropical Ambrosia - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 can (20 oz.) pineapple tidbits
1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) instant coconut cream or vanilla pudding mix
1 carton (8 oz.) whipped topping, thawed
4 Tbsp. coconut
maraschino cherries

Preparation

Drain pineapple, reserving the juice; set pineapple aside. In a mixing bowl, combine the pineapple juice and pudding mix; beat on low speed for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Fold in the whipped topping.
Stir in pineapple and 3 tablespoons of the coconut.
Transfer to a serving bowl.
Garnish with remaining coconut, cherries and cherry juice if desired.
Chill.