1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. powdered sugar
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. heavy cream
1 can cherry pie filling
Chopped nuts, optional

Mix cream cheese, sugar and vanilla at medium speed on electric mixer. Gradually add heavy cream. Mix well. Whip until thickened. Using the back of a spoon, shape into ten 3 1/2 shells. Place on waxed paper lined cookie sheet. Freeze two hours or overnight.

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