CRUST:

27 Oreo cookies
1/2 c. butter, melted

Crush cookies in food processor, or with rolling pin. Combine with melted butter. Press into 9x13-inch pan. Refrigerate until hard for easier handling.

CREAMY MIDDLE:

16 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 lb. Ricotta cheese
1 c. whipped cream or whipped topping
1 c. powdered sugar
2 tsp. almond extract
6 oz. chocolate chips, ground fine

Beat all ingredients together in electric mixer until smooth. Spread on crust.

CHERRY LAYER:

1 can cherry pie filling

Carefully spread cherry pie filling over creamy middle.

WHIPPED CREAM (LAST LAYER) (OPTIONAL) :

1 pt. (2 c.) fresh whipping cream, whipped stiff (unsweetened)

Carefully spread whipped cream over cherry pie filling. Or, can dollop whipped cream on each piece separately.