PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CHEESECAKE

Pineapple Upside-Down Cheesecake image

My mom often made pineapple upside down cake, but I prefer something creamier. This recipe looks just like her cake, but gets even tastier as pineapple upside down cheesecake. -Marilyn McGinnis, Citrus Heights, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

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 oven to 325°. Sprinkle brown sugar into an 8-in. ovenproof skillet. 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., Bake 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set. 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 4-6 minutes or until toasted. Cool. Just before serving, top cheesecake with toasted crumbs, pressing to adhere. Invert cheesecake onto a serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 79g carbohydrate (72g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.