Spread crumbs evenly in a 9 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
In a small mixer bowl at medium speed, beat butter or margarine until fluffy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Carefully spread mixture over crumbs.
In a small mixer bowl at medium speed, beat cream until stiff. Fold in pineapple, chopped cherries, pecans and vanilla. Carefully spread over butter mixture. Sprinkle with coconut. Cover and chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
To serve, cut into squares and top each with a cherry.
This Pineapple-Cherry Squares recipe is from the Gold Star Collection Cookbook. Download this Cookbook today.