Roll crescent roll dough out on a floured surface sealing the seams. Cut out 2 inch circles. Spray a miniature muffin cup pan with cooking spray and press circles into cups. My pan has 24 cups and I made 24 circles with my cutter.
Using a mixture beat the cream cheese, confectionery sugar and extract until smooth and place 1/2 teaspoon of mixture in each cup.
Place 2 teaspoons of cherry pie filling on top of the cream cheese mixture in each cup.
Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 12
minutes until edges are browned.
Let cool for10 minutes and remove from pan. Makes 24 tarts.