Description
Delightful mini cheesecakes topped with caramelized pineapple, encased in a graham cracker crust—perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 package cream cheese (8 oz), softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Melt the butter and brown sugar together over medium heat in a small saucepan.
- Add the drained crushed pineapple and cook for 5 minutes until caramelized slightly.
- Beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add the egg and mix until just combined.
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of mini cheesecake pans.
- Fill each cup nearly to the top with the cream cheese mixture.
- Add a spoonful of the pineapple mixture on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool completely before serving.
Notes
These cheesecakes can be prepared a day in advance. Add shredded coconut for a tropical twist!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, pineapple, mini desserts, easy recipes