Cream Cheese Clouds

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream
1 can cherry pie filling
Chopped nuts (optional)

Mix cream cheese, sugar and vanilla extract at medium speed on electric mixer. Gradually add heavy cream; mix well. Whip until thickened. Using the back of a spoon. shape into 10 (3 1/2-inch) shells. Place on wax paper-lined cookie sheet. Freeze two hours or overnight.

When ready to serve, fill depressions with cherry pie filling. Sprinkle chopped nuts on top if desired.