Description
These Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cheesecakes combine the classic pineapple upside-down cake with creamy cheesecake in a perfectly portioned dessert. They feature a brown sugar glazed pineapple base with a maraschino cherry center and a smooth, rich cheesecake topping.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 12 pineapple rings (canned or fresh, trimmed to fit muffin tin)
- 12 maraschino cherries
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for crust)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Spray a muffin tin with nonstick spray.
- Pour 1 teaspoon melted butter into the bottom of each muffin cup, then sprinkle about 1 tablespoon brown sugar on top.
- Place a trimmed pineapple ring into each muffin cup and add a maraschino cherry in the center of each ring.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press about 1 tablespoon of the mixture over the pineapple in each cup to form a crust.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix until combined. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract and sour cream.
- Pour the cheesecake batter evenly over each crust in the muffin tin.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the centers are set. Remove from oven and allow to cool in the tin for 10 minutes.
- Run a knife around the edges to loosen and carefully invert each cheesecake onto a wire rack or platter. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Trim pineapple rings to fit your muffin tin using a cookie cutter or knife.
- Chilling helps the cheesecakes firm up and enhances the flavor.
- Use silicone muffin molds or parchment liners for easier removal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
