How can a frozen concoction of sweetened condensed milk, cherry pie filling, bing cherries, pineapple tidbits, almond extract and whipped topping -- laced with rum -- NOT taste yummy?

Cherry Rum Freeze

1 (15-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

1/4 cup rum

1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling

1 can pitted bing cherries, drained

1 (9-ounce) can pineapple tidbits,drained

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

1 (8-ounce) container frozen nondairy whipped topping, thawed

 

1 (9-ounce) can pineapple rings for garnish (optional)

Maraschino cherries for garnish (optional)

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; mix well.
2. Gently fold in whipped topping until well blended.
3. Turn into a 2 quart mold container; cover lightly and freeze 24 hours or until firm.
4. Unmold, garnish with pineapple rings and maraschino cherries, if desired.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.