Makeover Cherry Almond Mousse Pie

• 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

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.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/makeover-cherry-almond-mousse-pie/ (may not work)