Mini Cheesecakes

Mini Cheesecakes with cherries and whipped cream

Just a fun and easy way to make cheesecake. Nice for parties, they bake quickly and leftovers can be frozen. OK, I know, what leftovers???

Miniature Cheesecakes

1 box vanilla wafers

2 (8oz.) packages cream cheese, softened

¾ c. sugar

2 eggs

1 T. vanilla

1 can pie filling, any flavor, or fresh fruit

Beat together cheese and sugar then add eggs, one at a time beating each in well. Add vanilla and beat until smooth. Use muffin tins lined with foil cups and place a vanilla wafer in each one. Fill about 2/3 full with cheese mixture. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until set. Cool and top with a little pie filling. Makes about 2½ dozen.

Chocolate version: use vanilla or chocolate wafer cookies. In place of the vanilla use 2 oz. of unsweetened chocolate, melted and 2 tablespoons of coffee-flavored liqueur. Instead of pie filling top with whipping cream. Chopped nuts or both.