Mini-Cheesecakes

 

Makes 12

12 vanilla wafers
two 8 oz. packages of cream cheese, softened.
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs

Line muffin tun with foil liners
Place one vanilla wafer in each liner.
Mix cream cheese, vanilla and sugar on medium speed until well-blended.
Add eggs. Mix well.
Pour over wafers, filling 3/4 full.  bake 25 min. at 325°

Remove from pan when cool. Chill
Top with fruit, preserves, nuts or chocolate.
Be creative!

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