1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1/2 c. powdered sugar
1/4 tsp. vanilla
1 c. heavy cream
1 can cherry pie filling

Mix cream cheese, sugar and vanilla at medium speed. Gradually add heavy cream. Mix well. Whip until thickened. Using the back of a spoon, shape into 10 (# 1/2 inch) shells. Place on waxed paper lined cookie sheet. Freeze 2 hours or overnight.

When ready to serve, fill with pie filling. Sprinkle nuts on top, if desired.