Easy Pineapple Upside Down Cheesecake: A Delightfully Indulgent Treat
A deliciously indulgent cheesecake topped with caramelized pineapple for a tropical twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (15 ounces) pineapple slices, drained
- ½ cup maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the crushed graham crackers and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat together the sugar and flour.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add to the egg mixture along with the vanilla extract.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust.
- Arrange pineapple slices on top and place maraschino cherries in the center of each slice.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until set.
- Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh pineapple instead of canned.
- Serve with whipped cream for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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