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Mini Pineapple Upside-Down Cheesecakes

Delicious individual cheesecakes with a caramelized pineapple topping, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 4 pineapple rings, cut into quarters
  • Maraschino cherries for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar. Press into the bottom of each liner.
  3. Beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and crushed pineapple.
  4. Pour cheesecake batter over crusts. Bake for 20-25 minutes until set. Cool completely.
  5. Top each cheesecake with a pineapple quarter and cherry. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.