AIR-FRYER PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CHEESECAKE

Air-Fryer Pineapple Upside-Down Cheesecake image

Taking inspiration from my mom's pineapple upside-down cake, I added a cheesecake layer and baked it in an air fryer. So delicious and so easy. -Marilyn McGinnis, Citrus Heights, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3/4 cup packed brown sugar
4 slices canned pineapple (one 8-oz. can)
4 maraschino cherries
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
1/4 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
CRUST:
1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Preheat air fryer to 300°. Sprinkle brown sugar into a greased 8-in. cake pan that fits into air fryer. Arrange pineapple in a single layer over brown sugar; place a cherry in the center of each pineapple slice., For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in flour and vanilla. Add egg; beat on low speed just until blended. Fold in crushed pineapple. Spoon over fruit., Cook until center is almost set, 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled., For crust, in a small skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add cracker crumbs and cinnamon; cook and stir until toasted, 4-6 minutes. Cool. Just before serving, top cheesecake with toasted crumbs, pressing to adhere. Invert cheesecake onto a serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554 calories, Fat 25g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 269mg sodium, Carbohydrate 80g carbohydrate (72g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.