Cherry Almond Mousse Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk, divided
• 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, divided
• 1 frozen pie shell (9 inches), baked
• 1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
• 1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds
• Chopped chocolate, optional