Description
Delicious pineapple upside down cheesecake with a rich buttery crust.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 can (20 oz) sliced pineapple, drained
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the crust.
- Arrange drained pineapple slices on top of the brown sugar.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add granulated sugar and vanilla, mixing well.
- Add eggs one at a time, incorporating each fully before adding the next.
- Mix in sour cream and flour until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour cream cheese mixture over the pineapple layer in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Allow to cool before removing from the pan and refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
- Serve chilled, optionally garnished with whipped cream or fresh pineapple.
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple for a more intense flavor.
- For a caramelized finish, broil the cheesecake for 2-3 minutes before serving.
- Experiment with different fruit toppings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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