Easy Pineapple Upside Down Cheesecake: A Tropical Indulgence at Home
A delightful twist on a classic dessert, this Easy Pineapple Upside Down Cheesecake combines sweet pineapple with creamy cheesecake for a tropical indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 9-inch graham cracker crust
- 1 can (20 ounces) sliced pineapple, drained
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a round cheesecake pan, spread brown sugar evenly, then layer the pineapple slices on top.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Pour cream cheese mixture over the pineapple layer.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Let cool and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a fun twist, add maraschino cherries in between the pineapple slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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