Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of this Pineapple Right Side Up Cheesecake that combines the classic pineapple upside-down cake with a creamy cheesecake twist. A show-stopping dessert perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the topping:
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 7 pineapple rings (canned or fresh)
- 7 maraschino cherries
For the filling:
- 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan.
- Make the topping: Melt brown sugar and butter in a saucepan. Pour into crust, arrange pineapple rings, and place cherries on top.
- Prepare the filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar. Add eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and crushed pineapple. Pour over the topping.
- Bake: Place the pan in a water bath, bake for 55–65 minutes. Let sit in the oven, then chill before serving.
Notes
- Ensure crushed pineapple is well drained to avoid excess moisture.
- This dessert beautifully marries the flavors of pineapple upside-down cake and creamy cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
