Heavenly Hash

1 small box regular vanilla pudding
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup grape or strawberry preserves
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
3/4 cup pineapple tidbits
1/2 cup miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup coarsely chopped toasted almonds
1/4 cup diced maraschino cherries, well drained

Prepare pudding according to package directions using 1 1/2 cups milk. Pour into a bowl; place plastic wrap directly on pudding. Chill.

Blend strawberry or grape preserves into chilled pudding. Gently fold in remaining ingredients. Spoon into dessert dishes. Chill until ready to serve. If desired, garnish with additional whipped cream and a whole maraschino cherry.