1 (8 1/4oz) can crushed pineapple, drained well, l reserving 1/4 cup of the syrup
1 (8 oz) pkg. cream cheese softened to room temperature
1 (2 oz) pkg. whipped topping mix
3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. chopped pecans
1/2 c. well drained maraschino cherries

Place cream cheese in a small bowl and beat until creamy. Gradually add the 1/4 cup reserved pineapple syrup and beat until light and smooth. Prepare the whipped topping mix according to package directions. Fold in the cream cheese mixture, sugar, nuts, pineapple and cherries. Cover and chill three hours.