Cherry-Nut Chocolate Pie

Name: Cherry-Nut Chocolate Pie
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: 2 pints dark chocolate ice cream, softened; 1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained and coarsely chopped; 3/4 cup slivered almonds; 1 chocolate crumb crust (8 inches); Whipped topping

I love chocolate and cherries, but couldn't find the flavor combination in any ice cream. So I came up with this rich dessert that has a nice crunch from nuts. This pie is handy to keep in the freezer for unexpected company.—Diana Wilson Wing, Centerville, Utah

Ingredients

2 pints dark chocolate ice cream, softened
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained and coarsely chopped
3/4 cup slivered almonds
1 chocolate crumb crust (8 inches)
Whipped topping

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the ice cream, cherries and almonds. Spoon into the crust. Cover and freeze overnight. Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before cutting. Garnish with whipped topping.