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Mini Pineapple Upside-Down Cheesecakes

Delightful mini cheesecakes with a tropical twist of caramelized pineapple—a perfect treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake Base
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Mixture
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
For the Pineapple Topping
  • 1 can (20 ounces) sliced pineapple, drained
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • to taste Maraschino cherries (optional, for garnish) For an optional decorative touch

Method
 

Preparation of the Crust
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a muffin tin by lining it with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until well combined.
  3. Press about 2 tablespoons of the crumb mixture into the bottom of each cupcake liner.
Making the Cheesecake Mixture
  1. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
  2. Add sugar and vanilla extract, mixing well until creamy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in sour cream until blended.
Assembling and Baking
  1. Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the crust in each cupcake liner, filling them about 3/4 full.
  2. In a small saucepan, melt butter and add brown sugar, stirring until dissolved.
  3. Cook the pineapple slices in the sugary mixture for about 2 minutes.
  4. Place a pineapple slice on top of each cheesecake and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Cooling and Serving
  1. Let cheesecakes cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  2. Chill in the fridge for a bit before serving. Top with a maraschino cherry if desired.

Notes

Don’t fret if your cheesecakes puff up during baking; they will settle as they cool. Leftover pineapple can be used in fruit salads or made into a Pineapple Upside-Down Cake. You can skip the topping if you're short on time.