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PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CHEESECAKE



Pineapple Upside-Down Cheesecake image

Fruity and creamy! Just oh so delicious!

Provided by Christopher

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Time 4h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 (8 ounce) cans pineapple slices, drained well
7 maraschino cherries, drained and stemmed
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons white sugar
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
¾ cup white sugar
¾ cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Mix 2 tablespoons butter and brown sugar together in a 9-inch round cake pan until blended; spread mixture to evenly cover bottom of pan. Top with pineapple slices; place 1 cherry in the center of each slice.
  • Combine graham cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons white sugar, and remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a small bowl; mix well. Press over pineapple slices.
  • Beat cream cheese and 3/4 cup white sugar in a bowl until blended. Add sour cream and vanilla extract; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time; mix on low speed after each addition until blended. Pour into cake pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the center is almost set, 55 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Run a knife around the inside edge of pan to loosen cake. Allow to cool completely, about 30 minutes. Invert onto a serving plate; remove pan. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.7 calories, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 190.7 mg, Fat 43.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 26.6 g, Sodium 406.9 mg, Sugar 40.5 g

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

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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.

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