Best Makeover Cherry Almond Mousse Pie Recipes

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MAKEOVER CHERRY ALMOND MOUSSE PIE



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With about two-thirds less fat than the original pie recipe, this makeover is decadently rewarding! You'll love the chocolate, cherries and almonds, but never miss the fat! -Julie Hieggelke, Grayslake, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (14 ounces) fat-free sweetened condensed milk, divided
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/2 teaspoon almond extract, divided
1 frozen pie shell, baked
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained
1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese
3/4 cup cold water
1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping
1/4 cup chopped almonds, toasted
Chocolate curls, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan over low heat, cook and stir 1/2 cup milk and chocolate for 4-5 minutes or until the chocolate is melted. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon extract. Pour into pie shell; set aside., Set aside eight whole cherries for garnish. Chop the remaining cherries; set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in water and remaining milk. Add pudding mix and remaining extract; mix well. Fold in whipped topping. Stir in almonds and reserved chopped cherries., Pour over the pie. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until set. Garnish with whole cherries and chocolate curls if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 453mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

MAKEOVER CHERRY ALMOND MOUSSE PIE



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From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories     Pies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can(s) (14 ounces) fat-free sweetened condensed milk, divided
1 ounce(s) unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/2 teaspoon(s) almond extract, divided
1 - frozen pie shell, baked
1 jar(s) (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained
1 package(s) (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese
3/4 cup(s) cold water
1 package(s) (1 ounce) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cup(s) reduced-fat whipped topping
1/4 cup(s) chopped almonds, toasted
- chocolate curls, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan over low heat, cook and stir 1/2 cup milk and chocolate for 4-5 minutes or until the chocolate is melted. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon extract. Pour into pie shell; set aside.
  • Set aside eight whole cherries for garnish. Chop the remaining cherries; set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in water and remaining milk. Add pudding mix and remaining extract; mix well. Fold in whipped topping. Stir in almonds and reserved chopped cherries.
  • Pour over the pie. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until set. Garnish with whole cherries and chocolate curls if desired.

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