Makeover Cherry Almond Mousse Pie

Name: Makeover Cherry Almond Mousse Pie
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

11 ingredients

3 steps

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

Directions

1

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.
2

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.
3

Pour over the pie. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until set. Garnish with whole cherries and chocolate curls if desired.