1/2 gallon  of vanilla ice cream, softened
1 pound of coconut macaroons, crushed
1/2 pound of red and green candied cherries, chopped
3/4 cup of slivered almonds
1/4 cup of cognac, optional

Place the softened ice cream in a large mixing bowl. Add the macaroons, cherries, almonds and cognac, mix well. Place in freezer until firm. serves 16