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Title: Cherry Almond Mouse Pie
Categories: Pie Dessert Check
Yield: 8 Servings
| 14 | oz | Milk, sweetened condensed divided |
| 1 | oz | Chocolate, unsweetened |
| 1/2 | ts | Extract, almond; divided |
| Pastry shell, 9"; baked | ||
| 10 | oz | Cherries, maraschino; drain |
| 8 | oz | Cheese, cream; softened |
| 1 | c | ;water, cold |
| 1 | pk | Pudding mix, vanilla, 3.4 oz |
| 1 | c | Cream, whipping; whipped |
| 1/2 | c | Almonds, toasted |
| Chocolate curls; optional |
In a saucepan over low heat, cook and stir 1/2 cup milk and chocolate until the chocolate is melted and mixture is thickened, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon extract. Pour into pastry shell, set aside. Reserve eight whole cherries for garnish. Chop the ramining cherries; set aside. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until light. Gradually beat in water and reamining milk. Add pudding mix and remaining extract; mix well. Fold in whipped cream. Stir in chopped cherries and almonds. Pour over the pie. Chill 4 hours or until set. Garnish with whole cherries and chocolate curls if desired.