Mini Cheesecakes (1974)

An old recipe from my hometown (Lawrence, MA) newspaper.

• Ready In: 27 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 12 cakes

Ingredients

• 1  egg
• 8  ounces cream cheese (room temp.)
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  tablespoon vanilla
• 12  vanilla wafer cookies

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients together.
2. Put a vanilla cookie into foil cupcake tin.
3. Fill with mixture 3/4 full.
4. Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes.
5. Cool (centers will dimple).
6. Top with cherry or blueberry pie filling.
7. You can vary the cookie too (Oreo, chocolate chip).