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Mini Pineapple Upside-Down Cheesecakes

Delightful individual cheesecakes with a caramelized pineapple topping, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 4 pineapple rings, cut into quarters
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • Maraschino cherries for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Press into the bottom of each liner.
  3. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Fold in crushed pineapple.
  4. Spoon cheesecake mixture over crusts. Bake for 20-25 minutes until set. Cool completely.
  5. In a skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter with 1/4 cup brown sugar. Add pineapple quarters and cook until caramelized.
  6. Top each cheesecake with a pineapple quarter and a cherry. Chill before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Trusted Blog