Pineapple Upside-Down Cheesecakes
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup Graham cracker crumbs
2 tbsp Butter, melted
16 oz Cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup Sugar
2 Eggs
1 tsp Vanilla extract
1 can Pineapple slices, drained
1/4 cup Brown sugar
2 tbsp Butter
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
Prepare Crust: In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well combined. Divide the mixture among the cupcake liners, pressing it down to form the crust.
Cream Cheese Mixture: In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until creamy. Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth.
Fill Liners: Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the graham cracker crust in each cupcake liner, filling almost to the top.
Caramelize Pineapple: In a small skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and brown sugar together. Add pineapple slices and cook for a few minutes until caramelized.
Top Cheesecakes: Place a caramelized pineapple slice on top of each cheesecake.
Bake: Bake the cheesecakes in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until set …