Description
Delightful 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
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 4 pineapple rings, cut into quarters
- Maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a muffin tin with parchment liners.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tbsp brown sugar. Press 1 tbsp mixture into each liner to form crusts.
- Beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Fold in crushed pineapple.
- Spoon cheesecake batter over crusts. Bake for 20-25 minutes until set. Cool completely.
- In a skillet, melt 1/4 cup brown sugar with 1 tbsp butter. Add pineapple quarters and cook until caramelized. Top each cheesecake with pineapple and a cherry.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.