1 medium container cool whip
1 pkg. family size vanilla pudding mix (not Instant)
1 can coconut
2 tall cans fruit cocktail (drained)
1 can mandarin oranges
1 small can crushed pineapple (drained)
1 C buttermilk

Mix Cool Whip and buttermilk. Sprinkle pudding mix over top. Stir. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well. Chill at least one hour before serving. This recipe came from a very dear friend who we were stationed with at Eglin AFB Florida.