Cherry Almond Mousse Pie (Very Good) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk, divided
1 (1 oz.) sq. unsweetened chocolate
1/2 tsp. almond extract, divided
1 (9-inch) pastry shell, baked
1 (10 oz.) jar maraschino cherries, drained
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 c. cold water
1 (3/4 oz.) pkg. instant vanilla pudding mix
1 c. dairy whipping cream, whipped
1/2 c. chopped toasted almonds
grated chocolate (for top)

Preparation

In a saucepan over low heat, cook and stir 1/2 cup milk and chocolate until the chocolate is melted and mixture is thickened (about 4 to 5 minutes).
Stir in 1/4 teaspoon extract.
Pour into pastry shell.
Set aside.