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

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

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.