Cloud Top Cherry Pie-Jane Puckett

Cook in microwave bowl:

½ c. sugar                   juice from 1 lb can Red Tart cherries plus enough water to make 1 c

1 t lemon juice                       

When hot add 2 T cornstarch mixed in ¹/₃ c cool water

Stir well and return to microwave until thickened

Add 1 lb can Red Tart cherries and red food coloring. Place in baked pie shell and cool.

Top with topping whipped with cold beaters:

3 oz cream cheese                         2 T lemon juice

²/₃ c partially frozen Pet milk                 ¼ c sugar

½ t almond extract

Spoon on cool cherry mix. Chill 3 hours.