#1379 - Easy Pineapple Dessert

(by Shirley McNevich)

1 - 4.6oz. box Jell-O vanilla pudding mix (NOT instant)
1 - 20oz. can Dole crushed pineapple
1 - 8oz. Cool Whip (thawed)
maraschino cherries

Cook and cool pudding mix according to box directions (it should be cooled to room temperature before continuing). Drain the juice from the crushed pineapple and discard the juice. Add the drained crushed pineapple to the cooled vanilla pudding--stir. Add 1/2 of the Cool Whip to the pudding mixture--stir with a spoon. Refrigerate overnight. When ready to serve, scoop into serving bowls and add a few maraschino cherries on top (make sure you pat cherries dry with paper towels before adding them to the top).