Miniature Cheesecakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
2 Tbsp. melted margarine
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 (10 oz.) jar cherry preserves

Preparation

Combine graham cracker crumbs and margarine.
Mix well.
Line 1 3/4-inch muffin tin with miniature paper liners.
Spoon 1 teaspoon graham cracker crumb mixture into each liner; gently press into bottom. Beat the cream cheese with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add sugar and mix well.
Add egg and vanilla, beating well.
Spoon mixture into liners.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 minutes.
Place cherry preserves into a small saucepan. Heat just until preserves melt.
Spoon 1 teaspoon over each cheesecake and chill thoroughly.
Yields 2 dozen.