Cherry Cheese Pie

Jodiene made this dessert for supper tonight absolutely delicious, one could even use blueberry, strawberry or any of your families fav. pie fillings

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Add butter; stir until combined. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Pour pie filling into crust, making sure you dump it in the centre of the pie, spreading a bit to the sides.
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth. Carefully spread around outside edges of pie, leaving a 3-in. circle of cherries exposed in the center.
Bake for 30-35 minutes at 350 or until edges begin to brown. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate for several hours before serving.