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These cute pineapple cheesecakes combine silky filling, crunchy graham cracker crusts, and caramelized pineapple. Soft cream cheese, eggs, and vanilla create a perfect texture, while pineapple adds fruity sweetness. Keep pineapple dry, mix carefully, and bake flawlessly in just 45 minutes! Add caramel for a fancy finish and chill until set—at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
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Maria from tastyhush
Updated on Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:02:23 GMT
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Check out these cute little pineapple upside-down cheesecakes - they mix smooth cheesecake with a fun tropical twist. Each serving has a creamy cheesecake bottom topped with sweet caramelized pineapple, giving you an amazing mix of tastes and textures.

I came up with this after tons of kitchen experiments trying to get just the right mix of sweet, tangy, and tropical flavors in every mouthful.

Essential Ingredients

  • Cream Cheese: Use the full-fat kind at room temp for the creamiest results
  • Graham Crackers: Crush them yourself for the best crust feel and taste
  • Pineapple: You can use fresh or canned, but make sure it's super dry
  • Caramel: Grab a good one from the store or make your own
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Cooking Steps

Crust Making:
Grind up those graham crackers real fine. Mix with melted butter until it sticks together when you squeeze it. Press it down hard into paper-lined muffin tins with the back of a spoon.
Filling Creation:
Whip the soft cream cheese until it's fluffy. Slowly add sugar while mixing. Drop in eggs one by one. Stir in vanilla just until mixed.
Putting It Together:
Fill each cup about three-quarters full. Tap the pan to get air bubbles out. Put pineapple pieces on top, pushing them down a bit. Bake until the sides are set but the middle still wobbles slightly.

The small size works way better than making one big cheesecake - they cook more evenly and you don't need to slice them up.

Cooling Instructions

Avoid those annoying cracks by cooling them slowly - just leave them in the oven with the door cracked open for about 10 minutes after turning it off.

Fruit Suggestions

Try to cut your pineapple chunks all the same size - about half an inch works great for cooking evenly and looking pretty.

Make-Ahead Options

You can make these a day early and they'll taste even better. Just wait to add the caramel until right before you serve them.

Other Topping Ideas

You can switch things up with whatever fruit is in season - try fresh mango chunks or some caramelized peach slices.

These little treats show how you can take old-school desserts and turn them into fancy individual portions that'll impress everyone at your next gathering.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ Why should cream cheese and eggs be at room temperature?
Room temperature ingredients blend smoothly, keeping the batter silky without lumps.
→ How do you avoid cracks in the cheesecakes?
Don’t overmix, and bake with steam, like using a water bath, to stop cracking.
→ How long do these need to chill?
Let the cheesecakes cool in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or even better, overnight.
→ Why does the pineapple need to be drained?
Too much juice can mess up the cheesecake's texture, so make sure it’s drained and patted dry.
→ Are these good to make ahead?
Yes! You can store them in the fridge and just add the caramel right before serving.

Mini Pineapple Cheesecakes

Chunks of pineapple, a drip of caramel, and creamy filling come together on a graham cracker base, all in adorable bite-sized portions.

Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
25 Minutes
Total Time
45 Minutes
By: Maria

Category: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 12 Servings (12 small cheesecakes)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

→ Crust

01 1 and a half cups of graham crackers, crushed
02 4 tablespoons of melted butter

→ Cheesecake Filling

03 16 ounces total of cream cheese, softened (two 8-ounce packages)
04 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
05 2 eggs, use large ones
06 1 teaspoon of vanilla flavoring

→ Topping

07 Well-drained can of pineapple chunks (20 ounces)
08 1/4 cup of caramel drizzle

Instructions

Step 01

Turn your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a dozen spots in a muffin tray with paper liners.

Step 02

Mix up the graham crackers and butter until all of it looks moist. Divide it evenly into the muffin cups, pressing it firmly down with a little glass or spoon.

Step 03

Use a mixer to blend the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add one egg, mix it in, then add the second egg and do the same. Blend in vanilla as the last step.

Step 04

Spoon the cheesecake batter into the muffin liners, filling each about three-quarters full. Gently press a few pineapple chunks into the top of each one.

Step 05

Pop them in the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges look set and the center jiggles just a bit. Let them cool in the tray, then move them to the fridge to chill at least 4 hours or leave overnight.

Step 06

Drizzle caramel sauce over the cheesecakes just before serving.

Notes

  1. Room temp cream cheese and eggs will make your batter blend smoothly.
  2. Drain pineapple chunks well, even pat them dry to prevent soggy cheesecake.
  3. To avoid cracking, bake with a tray of hot water on the lower rack in the oven.

Tools You'll Need

  • Tray for 12 muffins
  • Cupcake paper liners
  • Stand or hand mixer
  • Different sized mixing bowls

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Includes dairy (butter, cream cheese)
  • Eggs are in this dish
  • Uses gluten (graham crackers)

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
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