. When you add the cream cheese mixture back to the bowl, keep whipping it until stiff peaks form. Add the sour cream and mix it in.
. Toss the marshmallows, chopped coconut, mandarin oranges, and pineapple in the bowl until everything is well mixed. This should be put in a 2-quart bowl or baking dish and left to sit overnight or for up to 24 hours.
. Add the coconut chips, pineapple, and cherries to the salad right before you serve it.