🍍 Mini Pineapple Upside-Down Cheesecakes 🍰

These mini cheesecakes combine the tropical sweetness of pineapple with the creamy richness of cheesecake, topped with a caramelized brown sugar layer. They’re the perfect treat for any occasion!

Ingredients:

1 cup crushed pineapple, drained 🍍

1/2 cup brown sugar 🍯

1 cup graham cracker crumbs 🍪

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 🧈

16 oz cream cheese, softened 🧀

1/2 cup granulated sugar 🍬

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌼

2 large eggs 🥚

Maraschino cherries for topping (optional) 🍒

Instructions:

Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.

Make the Crust:

In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Stir until well combined.

Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of each cupcake liner to form a crust.

Prepare the Pineapple Layer:

In another bowl, mix the drained crushed pineapple with the brown sugar. Set aside.

Make the Cheesecake Filling:

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined after each addition.

Assemble the Cheesecakes:

Spoon the pineapple mixture evenly on top of the crusts in the muffin tin.

Pour the cream cheese mixture over the pineapple layer, filling each liner nearly to the top.

Bake:

Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the cheesecakes are set and slightly firm in the center.

Cool and Chill:

Allow the cheesecakes to cool completely on a wire rack, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Top and Serve:

Before serving, top each cheesecake with a maraschino cherry for a colorful touch!

Nutritional Information:

Calories: Approximately 220 per mini cheesecake

Protein: 4g

Fat: 12g

Tips:

You can use a larger pan to make a full-sized pineapple upside-down cheesecake instead of mini ones.

For extra caramelization, you can slightly brown the pineapple mixture before adding it to the crust.