Description
Delightful individual cheesecakes with creamy sweetness and tropical pineapple flavor, topped with cherries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Stir until well combined and press the mixture firmly into the bottom of each liner.
- In another bowl, mix the drained crushed pineapple with brown sugar and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition.
- Spoon the pineapple mixture over the crusts in the muffin tin and pour the cream cheese mixture on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until set.
- Allow to cool completely on a wire rack, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Top with maraschino cherries before serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure cream cheese is at room temperature and customize toppings as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: mini cheesecakes, pineapple upside-down, dessert recipes, easy desserts, party desserts