Tropical Pineapple Mini Cheesecakes (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs.
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¼ cup melted butter.
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2 tablespoons sugar.
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16 oz cream cheese (softened).
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½ cup sugar.
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2 large eggs.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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½ cup crushed pineapple (drained).
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Pineapple chunks (for topping).
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Caramel sauce (for drizzling).
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
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In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Press about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup to form the crust.
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In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and ½ cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and drained crushed pineapple.
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Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the centers are set. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once cooled, top each mini cheesecake with pineapple chunks and drizzle with caramel sauce.
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Chill the mini cheesecakes in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes:
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These mini cheesecakes are the perfect tropical treat, with a creamy filling, pineapple topping, and a caramel drizzle for extra sweetness.
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For a fun twist, you can swap the caramel sauce with white chocolate drizzle.