TEA CHEESE CAKES 
1 stick butter
3 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. sour cream
5 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 sm. can crushed pineapple, drained
Ground walnuts
Maraschino cherries, halved or quartered

Mix butter, cream cheese, eggs, 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; beat until blended; do not over beat. Put in 2-inch foil cups (2 1/2 inch is okay) 3/4 full. Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes. Remove from oven. Let stand 15 minutes, center will sag.

Meanwhile, mix together sour cream, 5 tablespoon sugar and vanilla. Refrigerate. Put some pineapple in the "indent" of each cup. Cover to edge of cup with sour cream mixture. Sprinkle with nuts. Place piece of cherry in center. Return to oven for 5 minutes or until slightly browned. Cool in refrigerator. These freeze well for weeks. Thaw in refrigerator for a few hours before needed. Very good!

 

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