1. Preheat an oven to 375°F. and add cupcake liners to a mini muffin pan.

FOR THE CRUST:

1. Crush the vanilla wafers in a food processor (or hit with a rolling pin in a resealable bag).
2. Melt the butter in the microwave 20-30 seconds or until completely melted.  Add the butter to the food processor and pulse until combined.
3. Add about ½ teaspoon of the cookie mixture to the cupcake liners and tap to form to bottom using a wooden tart shaper or spoon.

FOR THE CHEESECAKE:

1. Next, beat the cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until very smooth and fluffy.  Add the sugar, eggs and vanilla, beat until creamy and smooth.

PUT IT TOGETHER:

1. Add about 1 tablespoon cream cheese mixture on top of cookie crust.
2. Bake for 15-18 minutes.
3. Cheesecake will puff up a bit, but will deflate when cooled, this is normal.
4. Cool completely on wire rack and add your choice of toppings.