PETITE CHERRY CAKES 
1 c. vanilla wafer crumbs
3 to 4 tbsp. melted butter
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/3 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 can (1 lb.) red tart cherries
1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 tbsp. cornstarch

Line 12 muffin cups with paper bake cups. Combine crumbs and butter; mix well. Spoon about 1 tablespoon mixture into bottom of each baking cup. Beat cream cheese, add sugar (1/3 cup), egg, lemon juice and vanilla.

Beat. Spoon evenly into crumb-lined cups. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Cool. Combine cherries, sugar (1/2 cup) and cornstarch; cook until thickened. Cool. Spread over cheesecakes.

 

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