Description
Mini Pineapple Upside-Down Cheesecakes are divine treats that combine a buttery crust, creamy filling, caramelized pineapple, and a cherry on top for a tropical delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 can pineapple rings
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 12 maraschino cherries
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream (optional for creaminess)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter; press into each liner for the crust.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and sour cream until smooth; pour over crusts.
- Place a pineapple ring on top of each cheesecake.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until set, then cool and chill for 2 hours.
- Add a cherry in the center of each pineapple ring before serving.
- Enjoy these tropical, creamy bites cold.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Chilling the cheesecakes is essential for the best texture.
- Feel free to use fresh pineapple for a more vibrant flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg