Mini Cheesecakes(Serves 12) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 (1 lb.) can red tart pitted cherries
red food coloring (optional)
3/4 c. cookie crumbs (chocolate, gingersnap, etc.)
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/3 c. sugar
1 egg
2 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Combine 1/2 cup sugar and cornstarch in saucepan.
Stir in cherries and juice.
Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens.
(Add red food coloring.) Cool.