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    Cherry Almond Mousse Pie


    Source of Recipe


    Posted By: macklinda

    List of Ingredients




    1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk, divided
    1 square (1 oz.) unsweetened chocolate
    1/2 tsp. almond extract, divided
    1 pastry shell (9-in.) baked
    1 jar (10 oz.) maraschino cherries, drained
    1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
    1 cup cold water
    1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) instant vanilla pudding mix
    1 cup dairy whipping cream, whipped
    1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds
    Chocolate curls, optional

    Recipe



    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 4-5 minutes. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon extract. Pour into pastry shell. Set aside. Reserve eight whole cherries for garnish. Chop the remaining cherries. Set aside. In a mixing 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.
    Makes 8-10 servings.

 

 

 


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