MAKEOVER CHERRY ALMOND MOUSSE PIE

Makeover Cherry Almond Mousse Pie image

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.