Pineapple Cheesecake (Print)

Creamy cheesecake layered with fluffy cake and topped with golden, caramelized pineapple slices. A sweet treat for any occasion.

# Ingredients:

01 - Melted butter: 1/4 cup, used for the pineapple layer base.

02 - Brown sugar: 1/2 cup, sprinkled over the butter layer.

03 - Pineapple slices: canned or fresh, to cover the sugar layer.

04 - Maraschino cherries: for decorating, placed inside pineapple rings.

05 - Boxed cake mix: yellow or strawberry flavor, for the top cake layer (prepare according to box instructions).

06 - Pineapple juice: 1 tbsp, optional if you'd like a bit more tropical flavor.

07 - Cream cheese: 16 oz, softened for the cheesecake layer.

08 - White sugar: 3/4 cup, for the sweetness in the cheesecake.

09 - Eggs: 2 large, added to give the cheesecake body.

10 - Vanilla extract: 1 tsp, enhances the flavor.

11 - Sour cream: 1/2 cup, makes the cheesecake filling extra smooth.

01 - Set your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease the springform pan so nothing sticks.

02 - Start by pouring melted butter into your pan, then sprinkle the brown sugar evenly across the base.

03 - Place pineapple rings in the pan on top of the sugar, and pop a cherry in the center of each slice.

04 - Blend the softened cream cheese and sugar together until it's smooth and lump-free.

05 - Mix in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream until it's well combined.

06 - Pour the cheesecake filling over the pineapple layer, smoothing it out evenly.

07 - Whip up the boxed cake mix according to the instructions. If you want, toss in some pineapple juice for a fun twist.

08 - Carefully spoon the cake batter over the cheesecake layer. Try not to mix the layers.

09 - Pop it in the oven for 50-60 minutes until the top is golden and firm in the middle.

10 - Take it out of the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes. Gently run a knife along the edges before removing it from the pan.

11 - Put the dessert in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the best flavor.

12 - Flip it upside down onto a dish, showing off the pineapple layer on top.

13 - Add some whipped cream and more cherries for garnish, then dig in and enjoy!

01 - This dessert mixes the creamy goodness of cheesecake with the caramelized pineapple charm of an upside-down cake.

02 - Perfect for parties and gatherings, it's impressive to look at and loaded with flavor.

03 - Chill it well before serving for the ultimate taste. Making it a day ahead works great!