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Cherry Almond Mousse Pie Recipe

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Christmas is the perfect time to treat your family and guests to a luscious pie with chocolate, cherries and nuts in a creamy vanilla mousse. It's a sweet yet light dessert. —Dorothy Pritchett, Wills Point, Texas

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Cherry Almond Mousse Pie Recipe

Prep: 25 min. + chilling

Yield: 8-10 Servings

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Ingredients

1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk, divided
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
1/2 teaspoon almond extract, divided
1 frozen pie shell (9 inches), baked
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup cold water
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds
Chocolate curls, optional

Directions

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. Yield: 8-10 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 469 calories, 26 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 59 mg cholesterol, 339 mg sodium, 55 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 8 g protein.

Originally published as Cherry Almond Mousse Pie in Taste of Home December/January 1997, p31

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Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2009 by hunkydoriest

Made this for Christmas dinner and it was delicious. Rich, but definitely worth the calories :) ---and sooo easy.

Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2009 by catlover3166

This pie went over very well. It looked very pretty also. I think it tasted even better the next day. My husband said he thinks he has found a new favorite. I'm sure I'll be making it again.

Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2009 by lilymax_MN_f_74

I've made this every Christmas since it was published. It has become a "signature" recipe for me. Everyone loves it! And so easy

Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2009 by lindalou1267

This pie is sinfully delicious. If you like maraschino cherries and almonds you will love this pie. My coworkers loved it too.

Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2008 by kshea

I make this pie every Christmas. Very showy and everyone loves it. I put real whipping on top, it looks better.

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