If you’re looking for a cool, sunny afternoon treat that’s not overly complicated yet bursting with full-on flavor, then this no-bake cherry almond mousse pie will surely do the trick. With easy-to-find ingredients plus minimal effort, this pie will have your sweet tooth jumping for joy in no time.
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One thing I learned about myself is that I would not and will not turn down a good pie- especially when chocolate is involved.
That’s why when I came across this particular recipe, I had to get my hands into it.
This almond mousse pie is the epitome of decadence.
Toasted almonds, crème, and maraschino cherries give this pie its whip appeal (literally), and after one bite, I swear you won’t want to put down your fork!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Full-bodied flavor with minimal prep time
- Substituted as a Vegan and Gluten-Free
What You'll Need
- Graham Cracker Crumbs
- Granulated Sugar
- Butter
- Cinnamon
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Unsweetened Chocolate
- Almond Extract
- Cream Cheese
- Vanilla Pudding
- Heavy Cream
- Almonds
- Maraschino Cherries
- Water
How To Make No-Bake Cherry Almond Mousse Pie
In less than 20 minutes, we can whip these ingredients into a decadent pie. Here’s what you’ll need to do:
- Grab graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter and mix in a small bowl.
- Once mixed, grab pie pan and cover mixture evenly into the pan, pressing gently into the bottom.
- With a small saucepan, mix together sweetened condensed milk and chocolate over low heat until the mixture has thickened.
- Once thick, pour the chocolate mix over the crust and immediately place it into the refrigerator.
- Next, grab your cream cheese, vanilla pudding mix, and water and gently mix ingredients together until smooth. Once smooth, set aside.
- In another bowl, add in heavy cream and whip until thick. Once thick, add heavy cream into the pudding mixture and fold the whipped cream and pudding together.
- Next, grab your cherries and sliced almonds and add them into folded mixture.
- Once the mix has been folded completely, cover and place into the refrigerator. Allow the mix to sit for a minimum of 4 hours before serving.
Tips For Making No-Bake Cherry Almond Mousse Pie
- If you are short on time, you can substitute the homemade crust for store-bought. Please be sure to check the expiration date before you purchase!
ADDITIONAL RECIPES TO TRY
- NO-BAKE ALMOND CHEESECAKE
- Chocolate Chip and Coconut Magic Bars
- Irish Apple Cake
- NO-BAKE CHERRY CHEESECAKE
No-Bake Cherry Almond Mousse Pie
This pie looks like it came out of a fairy tale. It is made with vanilla pudding, sliced almonds, maraschino cherries, and some chocolate. It is a dessert with a big personality, but very simple at the same time. Quick and easy no fuss dessert the entire family can enjoy this season!
Ingredients
Supplies used to make an easy No-Bake Cherry Almond Mousse Pie
Ingredients for an Easy Pie Crust
Ingredients used on the best No-Bake Pie Filling
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 14 ounce sweetened condensed milk, divided
- 1-ounce unsweetened chocolate
- ½ teaspoon almond extract, divided
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cold water
- 3.4-ounce box vanilla pudding
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- 10 ounces maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
Instructions
- Mix crust ingredients in a small bowl or pie pan. Press into the bottom of the pie pan.
- In a small saucepan, heat ½ cup sweetened condensed milk and chocolate over low heat until the chocolate has melted and the mixture thickens.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the crust and put it in the refrigerator.
- Next, mix the cream cheese until nice and smooth. Slowly add in the water and the vanilla pudding mix, and mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until thick. Scrape into the bowl with the pudding mixture and fold the whipped cream and pudding together.
- Fold in the sliced almonds and cherries.
- To set, refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
FAQs
- Can a dog have No-Bake Cherry Almond Mousse Pie? This Cherry Almond Mousse Pie recipe is not suitable for your dog's diet. There are recipes for dog desserts with much less sugar and dairy products. Although if your dog consumes a small piece, nothing is going to happen to him, you must take care that he does not exceed the consumption of sugars or processed products to avoid health problems in the future.
- Can a cat have No-Bake Cherry Almond Mousse Pie? Your cat may be curious to try some of this Cherry Almond Mousse Pie and may lick it, but it is unlikely that it will eat much. Cats are very sensitive to heavy flavors and that's a good thing. Recipes like this pie bring in much more sugar than your cat can handle. It is better that you avoid giving him this or any other human dessert and if you want to pamper him there are other dessert recipes specially made for his digestive system.
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