Preparation / Directions:
Cocoa Tart Shells: 1. Combine confectioners' sugar, vanilla wafer crumbs, almonds and cocoa in mixing bowl; sprinkle in milk, mixing until ingredients are moistened and cling together.
2. Shape into walnut-size pieces; place in 30 paper-lined muffin cups (1 3/4 inches in diameter).
3. Press dough against bottom and side of each cup to form shell. Chill.
Filling: 1. Beat cream cheese in small mixer bowl; gradually blend in confectioners' sugar, vanilla and almond extract until smooth.
2. Stir in almonds and 1/4 cup candied cherries.
3. Spoon filling into tart shells; garnish with halved candied cherries.
4. Chill until f
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