Preheat oven to 325°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.

Place one vanilla wafer or graham cookie in the bottom of each liner.

Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then mix in egg and vanilla.

Spoon filling into liners, filling about three quarters full and smoothing tops.

Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until set but slightly soft in the center.

Cool completely, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Top with cherry pie filling just before serving.