Black Forest Cheesecakes

INGREDIENTS :

- 12 chocolate sandwich cookies with creme filling
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup white sugar
- ⅓ cup baking cocoa
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
- ½ cup whipped topping


Directions :

Step 1 : Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Line muffin cups with paper or foil muffin liners.

Step 2 : Remove cookie top from each sandwich cookie; crush and set aside. Place cream-topped cookies in lined muffin cups, cream side up.

Step 3 : Beat cream cheese, sugar, baking cocoa, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer in a large bowl until fluffy. Mix in eggs until blended. Fill prepared muffin cups 3/4 full; sprinkle 1/4 cup reserved cookie crumbs over top. Discard remaining crumbs or save for another use<.br/>
Step 4 : Bake in preheated oven until set, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely; cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Step 5 : Top each cheesecake with 2 tablespoons pie filling and a dollop of whipped topping just before serving.