No-Bake Fruitcake

8ounces candied cherries, chopped
1pound pitted dates, chopped
1quart (4 cups) chopped pecans or other nuts
1pound vanilla wafers, finely crushed
1can coconut (amount preferred)
1box 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.