Cherry Almond Mousse Pie Recipe

A dazzling dessert that's as delicious as it is beautiful! This Cherry Almond Mousse Pie recipe, inspired by a magazine find, is sure to impress. Creamy, dreamy mousse layered over a rich chocolate base and topped with juicy cherries – get ready for a taste sensation!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 647.8 kcal
Protein 19g
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Ingredients for Cherry Almond Mousse Pie

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How to Make Cherry Almond Mousse Pie

  1. Melt 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave until smooth.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 teaspoon almond extract.
  3. Pour melted chocolate into a prepared 9-inch pie crust.
  4. Set aside 8 fresh cherries for garnish.
  5. Finely chop the remaining cherries (about 1 1/2 cups).
  6. In a large bowl, beat 8 ounces cream cheese until light and fluffy.
  7. Gradually add 1/4 cup water and 1/2 cup milk, beating until smooth.
  8. Add 3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract.
  9. Beat until well combined.
  10. Gently fold in 1 cup whipped heavy cream.
  11. Stir in the chopped cherries and 1/4 cup slivered almonds.
  12. Carefully pour the mousse mixture over the chocolate layer in the pie crust.
  13. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the mousse to set completely.
  14. Garnish with the reserved 8 cherries before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

214g

Fat

92g

Carbs

22g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cherry Almond Mousse Pie?

Cherry Almond Mousse Pie takes about 35 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cherry Almond Mousse Pie?

Cherry Almond Mousse Pie has approximately 647.8 calories per serving, with about 19 g protein, 22 g carbohydrates and 60 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cherry Almond Mousse Pie?

The key ingredients for Cherry Almond Mousse Pie are Sweetened Condensed Milk, Unsweetened Chocolate Square, Almond Extract, Pie Crust, Maraschino Cherries, Cream Cheese. See the full list with measurements above.

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