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an inverted pineapple upside-down cheesecake with glossy caramelized pineapple rings and cherries on top in a wide horizontal shot, on a vintage cake plate, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Traditional Pineapple Upside-Down Cheesecake

A baked cheesecake turned to show caramelized rings of pineapple and cherries on top.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 0.5 cup butter melted
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar
  • 7 pineapple rings
  • 7 maraschino cherries
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Pour the melted butter and brown sugar into the bottom of a parchment-lined springform pan and arrange the pineapple rings with a cherry in each center.
  2. Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth, add the eggs one at a time, then beat in the vanilla.
  3. Pour the batter gently over the pineapple and bake at 325 degrees F for 60-65 minutes until set.
  4. Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 4 hours.
  5. Invert the cheesecake onto a plate so the caramelized pineapple and cherries are on top before slicing.

Notes

Run a knife around the edge before flipping so it releases cleanly.