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Tropical Pineapple Mini Cheesecakes: A Taste of Paradise in Every Bite!
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✅ Perfect Mini Portions – No slicing needed, just grab and enjoy!
✅ Tropical Flavor Explosion – Creamy cheesecake + pineapple + caramel = pure bliss.
✅ No Water Bath Needed – Unlike full-sized cheesecakes, these bake quickly and evenly.
✅ Great for Entertaining – Beautiful presentation, easy to serve.
✅ Make-Ahead Friendly – Chill overnight for stress-free hosting.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Crust:

  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full sheets)
  • ¼ cup melted butter (salted or unsalted)
  • 2 tbsp sugar (for a touch of sweetness)

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 16 oz (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened (full-fat for best texture)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (or coconut extract for extra tropical vibes)
  • ½ cup crushed pineapple, well-drained (fresh or canned)

For the Topping:

  • Fresh pineapple chunks (or tidbits)
  • Caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • Optional: Toasted coconut flakes, maraschino cherries, or lime zest

Instructions

1️⃣ Prep & Preheat

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
  • Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper or foil liners (helps with easy removal).

2️⃣ Make the Crust

  • In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined.
  • Press 1 tablespoon of mixture into each muffin cup, using a spoon or small glass to compact it.

3️⃣ Prepare the Cheesecake Filling

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth (no lumps!).
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  • Stir in vanilla extract and drained pineapple (squeeze out excess juice to prevent soggy crusts).

4️⃣ Assemble & Bake

  • Spoon filling over each crust, filling ¾ full (they’ll puff slightly while baking).
  • Bake 18-20 minutes until edges are set but centers are still slightly jiggly.
  • Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

5️⃣ Top & Chill

  • Once cooled, top with pineapple chunks and caramel drizzle.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to set.

Notes

🍍 Drain pineapple well – Too much liquid can make the filling runny.
🍍 Room-temperature ingredients – Prevents lumps in the batter.
🍍 Don’t overbake – Centers should still jiggle slightly when shaken.
🍍 Use a cookie scoop – For evenly sized cheesecakes.

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