Description
These Mini Pineapple Upside-Down Cheesecakes combine the tropical sweetness of caramelized pineapple with creamy cheesecake and a buttery graham cracker crust, making them the perfect bite-sized dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 cup crushed graham crackers
3 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices in juice, drained
3 tablespoons brown sugar (for topping)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for topping)
16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a small bowl, mix crushed graham crackers, melted butter, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Press about a tablespoon of the crust mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup.
- Place one pineapple slice over each crust, sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon of brown sugar, and dot with a small piece of butter.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add granulated sugar and mix until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract and sour cream.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the pineapple, filling each cup almost to the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until centers are set but slightly jiggly.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then run a knife around each to loosen and carefully invert onto a plate.
- Remove paper liners gently and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Use vanilla wafers or gingersnap cookies for a crust variation.
Add lemon zest for a citrusy flavor boost.
Swap pineapple for peaches or cherries for a different twist.
Incorporate coconut flakes into the crust for a tropical flair.
Reduced-fat cream cheese and sour cream can be used for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
