Christmas Jewel Ambrosia

Wonderfully and tasty! I always serve this on Christmas!

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 10-12
• Yields: 1 large bowl

Ingredients

• 8  ounces Cool Whip
• 1 (3 1/2ounce)  instant vanilla pudding
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 20  ounces crushed pineapple, well drained
• 2 (20 ounce) cans chunk pineapple, drained (not in heavy syrup)
• 2 (15 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
• 2  fresh pears, diced
• 2  cups mini marshmallows
• 1⁄2 cup flaked coconut
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped toasted walnuts
• 1⁄2 cup  halved maraschino cherry, drained

Directions

1. In large bowl beat together pudding with milk.
2. Add whip topping and mix well.
3. Add remaining ingredients and gently fold through whipped topping mixture.
4. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
5. Serve cold and enjoy!