Mini Cherry Cheesecakes Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers (about 30 wafers)
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
• TOPPING:
• 1 pound pitted canned or frozen tart red cherries
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• Red food coloring, optional