Decadent Tropical Fruit Salad

Ingredients:

* 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
* 2 (6 oz.) containers lemon yogurt
* 3/4 cup sugar
* 3 bananas, diced
* 1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple in juice, drained
* 1 (10-oz.) jar maraschino cherries, chopped and drained (reserve one whole cherry for garnish)
* 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
* 1 cup chopped pecans
* Mint leaves (for garnish)
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Method

In a large bowl, beat together first three ingredients until well mixed. Stir in remaining ingredients, except mint. Spoon into a 1 1/2-quart glass bowl. Garnish by putting reserved cherry in center and arranging mint leaves around it to form a flower. Cover and chill 1 to 2 hours before serving.

Notes: This sweet and creamy salad makes a beautiful presentation for any party or event.
Number of servings: 10-12