Cherry Almond Mouse Pie

Directions

In a saucepan over low heat, cook and stir ½ cup milk and chocolate until the chocolate is melted and mixture is thickened, about 4 to 5 minutes.

Stir in ¼ 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.