Ingredients
| 1 | 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk, divided |
| 1 | 1-ounce square unsweetened chocolate |
| 1/2 | teaspoon almond extract, divided |
| 1 | 9-inch pastry shell, baked |
| 1 | 10-ounce jar maraschino cherries, drained |
| 1 | 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened |
| 1 | cup cold water |
| 1 | 3.4-ounce package instant vanilla pudding mix |
| 1 | cup whipped cream |
| 1/2 | cup toasted almonds, chopped |
| chocolate curls |
Instructions
In a saucepan over low heat, cook and stir ½ cup milk and chocolate about 5 minutes, until chocolate is melted and mixture is thickened. Stir in ¼ teaspoon almond extract. Pour into baked pastry shell, set aside. Reserve eight whole cherries for garnish. Chop the remaining cherries, set aside. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until light. Gradually beat in water and remaining milk. Add
pudding mix and remaining extract, mix well. Fold in whipped cream. Stir in chopped cherries and almonds. Pour into pie shell. Chill for at least 4 hours. Garnish with whole cherries and chocolate. Serves 8-10
