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

Steps:

  • In a small 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 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 fluffy. Gradually beat in water and remaining milk. Beat in pudding mix and remaining extract. Fold in whipped cream. Stir in chopped cherries and almonds.
  • Pour over pie. Chill 4 hours or until set. Garnish with whole cherries and chocolate curls if desired.

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