| 1 | pkg. | refrigerated pie crust |
| 4 | squares | unsweetened chocolate (1 oz.) |
| 1 | can | sweetened condensed milk (14 oz.) |
| 1 | tsp. | almond extract |
| 1½ | cup | whipping cream, whipped |
| 1 | can | cherry pie filling, chilled (21 oz.) |
| toasted almonds, optional |
Prepare pie crust as directed on package for 1 crust, baked shell. In saucepan over medium-low heat, melt chocolate with condensed milk. Remove from heat; stir in extract.
Pour into large bowl; cool to room temperature. Beat until smooth. Fold in whipped cream. Pour into prepared pastry shell.
Chill 4 hours or until set. Serve with pie filling. Garnish with almonds if desired.
Refrigerate leftovers.