Holiday Cherry Pie

This easy to prepare recipe makes two pies, enough for two occasions or one large party. I found this recipe at Tops Market courtesy of National Cherry Growers. I have not tried this recipe, but I'm posting it for safe keeping. I plan to use homemade sweetened condensed milk and sugar free Cool Whip.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 16  ounces  frozen sweet cherries (1 3/4 cup)
• 8  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 14  ounces sweetened condensed milk
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  almond extract
• 8  ounces  frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 (9 inch)  chocolate crumb crusts

Directions

1. Chop cherries while frozen. Keep frozen until ready to use.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add sweetened condensed milk; mix well. Add chopped cherries, lemon juice and almond extract; stir just until combined. Fold in whipped topping.
3. Pour cherry mixture evenly into pie crusts. Freeze 8 hours or overnight. Cut into serving size pieces.
4. Garnish as desired. Serve immediately; pie slices thaw quickly. Store leftovers, covered, in freezer.