Description
A delectable dessert featuring a creamy almond-flavored filling complemented by Amaretto liqueur, all nestled in a buttery crust and topped with whipped cream and toasted almonds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3.4 oz. boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3/4 cup cold whole or 2% milk
- 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp. almond extract
- 1/2 cup Amaretto liqueur
- 12 oz. container Cool Whip or whipped topping, divided
- 6 oz. prepared shortbread or graham cracker crust
- 1 cup toasted slivered almonds (optional garnish)
- 12 – 16 maraschino cherries (optional garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together instant vanilla pudding mix and milk until smooth.
- Add sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, almond extract, and Amaretto, whisking until smooth.
- Gently fold in 2/3 container (approximately 8 oz.) of Cool Whip, being careful not to overmix.
- Spread the filling evenly into the prepared crust.
- Top the pie filling with the remaining Cool Whip.
- Press maraschino cherries around the edges of the pie, about 1 inch apart.
- Sprinkle the top of the pie with toasted almonds.
- Chill until firm, at least 4 hours.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Ensure the Cool Whip is thawed before folding it into the mixture.
- Adjust the amount of Amaretto based on your taste preference.
- You can use a larger crust if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chill
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg