Ingredients

1

(8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened

1

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

6

oz. semisweet chocolate, melted

1 1/2

cups Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed

1

(6-oz.) graham cracker crumb crust

2

cups frozen sweet pitted cherries or fresh sweet cherries, pitted

2

tablespoons sugar

1

cup water

1

tablespoon cornstarch

2

tablespoons cherry-flavored liqueur*

Preparation

Beat cream cheese in large bowl until smooth. Add condensed milk and melted chocolate; beat until creamy. Fold in whipped topping. Pour into graham cracker crust. Cover; freeze 8 hours or until firm.

Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, combine cherries, sugar and water; mix well. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. In small bowl, combine cornstarch and liqueur; blend well. Stir into boiling cherry mixture. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Cool 15 minutes. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour or until completely cooled.

To serve, place pie in refrigerator for 30 minutes to soften slightly. Cut into wedges; place on individual dessert plates. Serve sauce over pie.