No-Bake Fruitcake

8 ounces candied cherries, chopped

1 pound pitted dates, chopped

1 quart (4 cups) chopped pecans or other nuts

1 pound vanilla wafers, finely crushed

1 can coconut (amount preferred)

1 box raisins (amount preferred)

1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

Combine cherries, dates and nuts in large bowl. Add vanilla wafers, coconut and raisins. Add milk and mix thoroughly. Pack in pie pans and pat down evenly. Refrigerate covered three days.