- 3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened or semi-sweet chocolate
- 1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 pint whipping cream, whipped
- 2 packages prepared mini graham cracker or mini pie crusts
- 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling, chilled
- In heavy saucepan, over medium heat, melt chocolate, sweetened condensed milk and salt. Cook and stir rapidly until very thick and bubbly, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Add water and egg yolks; cook and stir rapidly until mixture thickens and bubbles again. Remove from heat; stir in almond extract. Cool 15 minutes.
- Chill thoroughly, about 30 minutes; stir. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon into crusts. Chill 1 hour or until set. Divide cherry filling evenly among tarts immediately before serving. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.