Ingredients
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- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/4 cup maraschino cherries, halved
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and brown sugar until well combined.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottoms of a muffin tin lined with cupcake liners.
- Bake the crusts for 5-7 minutes until set, then remove from the oven and allow to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the egg and mix until just combined, being careful not to overbeat.
- Gently fold in the crushed pineapple.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crusts, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Top each cheesecake with a half maraschino cherry.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Top with whipped cream if desired before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of coconut extract to the cheesecake mixture.
- These cheesecakes can be made a day in advance, making them perfect for parties.
- Switch out the pineapple for other fruits like peaches or cherries for variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg