4 (1 oz.) squares unsweetened chocolate

1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk)

1 teaspoon almond extract

1-1/2 cups whipping cream, whipped

1 (21 oz.) can cherry pie filling, chilled

Toasted almonds for garnish (optional)

 

In saucepan, over medium-low heat, melt chocolate with sweetened condensed milk.  Remove from heat; stir in extract.  Pour into a large bowl; cool to room temperature.  Beat until smooth.  Fold in whipped cream.  Pour into prepared pastry shell.  Chill 4 hours or until set.  Spoon some of the cherry pie filling over servings and garnish with almonds if desired.  Refrigerate leftovers.