Cherry Almond Mousse Pie

By Bean4bella

Ingredients

• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk, divided
• 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, divided
• 1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
• 1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
• 1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds
• Chocolate curls, optional

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

In a saucepan over low heat, cook and stir 1/2 cup milk and chocolate until the chocolate is melted and mixture is thickened, about 4 minutes. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon extract. Pour into pastry shell; set aside.
Set aside eight whole cherries for garnish. Chop the remaining cherries; set aside. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until light. Gradually beat in water and remaining milk. Add pudding mix and remaining extract; mix well. Fold in whipped cream. Stir in chopped cherries and almonds.
Pour over the pie. Chill 4 hours or until set. Garnish with whole cherries and chocolate curls if desired.