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Mini Pineapple Upside-Down Cheesecakes

  • Author: Chef Mia

Description

Delightful individual cheesecakes with a tropical pineapple upside-down twist.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 pineapple rings, cut into halves
  • 8 maraschino cherries
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar (for topping)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a muffin tin with 8 liners.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tbsp brown sugar. Press 1 tbsp into each liner.
  3. Beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add egg and mix until combined.
  4. Place a pineapple half and cherry in each liner. Sprinkle with remaining brown sugar.
  5. Spoon cheesecake batter over pineapple, filling liners 3/4 full.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until set. Cool completely before refrigerating for 2 hours.
  7. Invert cheesecakes onto plates before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.