Mini Cheesecakes

48 (or more) vanilla wafers
3 lbs. softened cream cheese
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 TB. vanilla
6 eggs
2 (16oz) cans cherry pie filling (opt)

Preheat oven to 325*

1. Line muffin tins with mini foil liners.  Place one vanilla wafer in each liner, flat side down.
2. Mix cream cheese, vanilla and sugar on med. speed until blended well.
3.  Add eggs.  Beat until well mixed.
4. Pour scant 1/4 c. batter over wafers (fill liners about 3/4 full)
5. Bake 25 minutes.
6.  Cool completely. 

Options:  Can cover tightly and freeze.
Before serving, spread with cherry pie filling.

This makes A LOT.  Cut recipe in half.