PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CHEESECAKE
Welcome to the world of heavenly desserts! In this article, we’ll explore the steps to create a mouthwatering Pineapple Upside Down Cheesecake. This delightful treat combines the richness of cream cheese with the tropical sweetness of pineapple slices. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds craving for more.
Ingredients:
Ingredients | Measurements |
---|---|
Melted butter | 5 Tbsp. |
Brown sugar | 2 Tbsp. |
Pineapple slices (8-ounces cans) | 2 Cans |
Maraschino cherries, chopped | 7 |
Graham crackers | 1 Cup |
White sugar | 3 Tbsp. |
Smooth cream cheese | 3 tubs (8-ounces each) |
White sugar | 3/4 Cup |
Bitter cream | 3/4 Cup |
Vanilla extract | 2 Tsp. |
Whole eggs | Three |
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven
- Turn on the oven and preheat it to 325°F.
- Prepare the Pie Pan
- Use a 9-inch pie pan and combine 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and butter. Mix and spread it under the bottom of the pie pan.
- Arrange Pineapple Slices
- Place pineapple slices over the butter-sugar mixture and add a cherry in the center of each pineapple slice.
- Prepare Graham Cracker Mixture
- In a baking dish, combine 3 tablespoons of white sugar, 3 tablespoons of butter, and graham crackers. Ensure pineapple slices are squeezed thoroughly.
- Mix Cream Cheese Mixture
- In a mixing bowl, combine 3/4 cup of white sugar and cream cheese. Add cream and vanilla essence. Mix until well combined.
- Add Eggs
- Add whole eggs one at a time, mixing at low speed. Continue mixing until fully combined.
- Fill the Cake Mold
- Place the cake batter into the pie tin.
- Bake
- Put the mixture in the oven and bake until the center is almost fully done, approximately one hour.
- Cool the Cake
- Take the cake out, run a knife along the inner part of the pan, and let it sit to cool in the oven for 30 minutes.
- Serve
- Take the pan out of the oven, turn it upside down on a serving dish, and carefully place it for serving.
- Chill (Optional)
- For optimal results, refrigerate the cake for up to 3 hours before serving to ensure it holds its shape.