Cherry Cheese Trifle

SERVES 12 -15 (so adjust as necessary!)
   * 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
   * 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
   * 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed and divided
   * 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
   * 13 ounces angel food cake
   * 2 (21 ounce) cans cherry pie filling

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk.
  2. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
  3. Stir in 1/2 of whipped topping and almond extract; set aside.
  4. Tear angel food cake into 1 inch pieces.
  5. Place 1/3 of cake pieces in bottom of a trifle bowl.
  6. Spoon 1/3 of cream cheese filling over cake, and top with 1/3 of
pie filling.
  7. Repeat layers twice more.
  8. Spread remaining whipped topping over top of trifle, sealing to edges.
  9. Garnish with additional pie filling and sliced almonds if desired.