Mini Pineapple Upside-Down Cheesecakes: A Delightfully Easy Treat
A deliciously simple recipe for mini pineapple upside-down cheesecakes that combines creamy cheesecake with the tropical flavor of pineapple.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed pineapple
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar together, then add crushed pineapple. Cook for a few minutes until bubbly.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with chopped nuts.
- Spoon pineapple mixture into cupcake liners in a muffin tin, followed by the cheesecake batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until set. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include a pinch of cinnamon in the cheesecake mixture.
- Use fresh pineapple for a more vibrant taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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