Mini Pineapple Upside-Down Cheesecakes
Delightful and creamy mini cheesecakes topped with caramelized pineapple, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Pineapple Topping
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced Use ripe pineapple for best flavor.
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter Unsalted butter is recommended.
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened Ensure it's at room temperature.
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg Room temperature is best.
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained Ensure well-drained for consistency.
For the Crust
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs Can substitute with digestive biscuits.
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted Unsalted butter is recommended.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the butter for the pineapple topping.
- Add the diced pineapple and brown sugar, stirring occasionally until caramelized, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
Make the Crust
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter, mixing until it looks like wet sand.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of muffin tins lined with cupcake liners.
Mix the Cheesecake Filling
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add in the sugar and continue beating until combined.
- Mix in the vanilla extract, egg, sour cream, and salt, stirring until everything is blended perfectly.
- Fold in the crushed pineapple.
Assemble and Bake
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust in the muffin tins.
- Top each one with a spoonful of the caramelized pineapple.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until set but still slightly jiggly in the middle.
Cool and Serve
- Let them cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Serve chilled, optionally garnished with a sprig of mint.
Notes
Don’t stress about perfection! If the crust crumbles, just call it rustic. These cheesecakes taste better after a night in the fridge. You can also swap the crushed pineapple for other fruits like peaches or berries.