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Mini Pineapple Upside-Down Cheesecakes

Deliciously creamy mini cheesecakes topped with caramelized pineapple and a buttery crust.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
Topping
  • 1 cup pineapple rings canned or fresh
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

Method
 

Prepare the crust
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
  3. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of each muffin tin cup to form the crust.
Make the filling
  1. In another mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth using an electric mixer.
  2. Add sour cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
Assemble and bake
  1. In a small saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar over medium heat. Add the pineapple rings and cook for 2-3 minutes until caramelized.
  2. Place a piece of caramelized pineapple in each muffin tin cup on top of the crust.
  3. Pour the cheesecake filling over the pineapple in each cup.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the filling is set.
Cool and serve
  1. Remove from the oven and let cool at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  2. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to set completely.
  3. Carefully remove the cheesecakes from the muffin tin and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

These mini cheesecakes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They can also be topped with whipped cream for extra indulgence.

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