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Preheat oven to 190°C. Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners and place one vanilla wafer, flat side down, into each liner.
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In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla extract; mix until light and fluffy.
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Portion the cream cheese mixture evenly into the prepared liners, filling each about three-quarters full.
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Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the centers are set. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely in the pan.
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Once cooled, top each cheesecake cupcake with a spoonful of cherry pie filling before serving.