Cherry Cheese Flakies

Ingredients

• 8 sheets phyllo dough, covered with a damp cloth
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 1 (125 g) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/4 cup whipping cream, whipped
• 1 (540 ml) can cherry pie filling

Directions

1. 1

   Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a damp tea towel.

2. 2

   Brush lightly with melted butter.

3. 3

   Repeat layering of dough and buttering (3-times)--cut dough into 6 rectangles with scissors round corners gently pleat each rectangle to fit into greased muffin cups (2-1/2 inch).

4. 4

   Bake at 350°F for 6-10 minutes, or until crisp and browned.

5. 5

   Cool.

6. 6

   Beat cream cheese, sugar, lemon rind and juice until smooth.

7. 7

   Fold in whipped cream.

8. 8

   Spoon mixture and cherry filling into each cup.