Description
Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cheesecakes are a delightful tropical treat that combines creamy cheesecake with caramelized pineapple and a cherry on top. These bite-sized desserts are perfect for impressing guests at any gathering or simply indulging yourself. With their vibrant colors and rich flavors, they bring a taste of paradise to your dessert table. Best of all, making them at home is surprisingly easy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pineapple slices (fresh or canned)
- 6 maraschino cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Spoon the crumb mixture into muffin tins lined with paper liners; press down firmly to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Gently fold in chopped pineapple pieces into the cheesecake filling.
- Pour the filling over the crusts in muffin tins and bake for 20-25 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow cooling completely before refrigerating. Top with maraschino cherries before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake (45g)
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg