Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners and place a vanilla wafer in the bottom of each cup. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract together with an electric mixer until smooth.

Step 3

Fill each muffin cup with the cream cheese mixture.

Step 4

Bake tarts for 15 minutes until set.

Step 5

Remove from oven and allow tarts to cool completely.

Step 6

Top with cherry pie filling and refrigerate.

Step 7

Store tarts in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.