Carolyn's Ice Box Fruitcake

This is my family's favorite fruitcake. Even people who don't care for fruitcake seem to like this one. The chill time is included in the cook time. ***NOTE*** Vegetarians should use vegetarian marshmallows.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 16
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 2  cups  chopped pecans
• 16  ounces graham cracker crumbs
• 1  cup coconut
• 1⁄4 cup  candied cherry, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup  candied pineapple, chopped
• 8  large marshmallows or 8  large vegetarian marshmallows
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

Directions

1. Combined graham cracker crumbs, coconut, cherries, pecans and pineapple in large bowl.
2. Mix well.
3. Mix marshmallows& milk in top of a double boiler.
4. Stir constantly until marshmallows are melted.
5. Pour over dry mixture and stir till well blended.
6. Line loaf pan with foil.
7. Press fruit cake mixture into pan forming a loaf.
8. Chill for at least 3-4 hours.
9. Slice and enjoy.