Upside-Down Cheesecake
Indulge in the delightful experience of Upside-Down Cheesecakes, where luscious cream cheese filling meets a gorgeous layer of caramelized fruit. This stunning dessert flips tradition on its head, creating a showstopper for any gathering. Perfectly sweet and creamy, it’s an impressive yet easy treat to make for birthdays, celebrations, or simply to treat yourself. With endless fruit variations available, this dessert is sure to impress with every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 24 oz softened cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups fresh fruit (e.g., pineapple or cherries)
- ½ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl; press into the bottom of a greased springform pan.
- Toss fresh fruit with brown sugar and arrange on top of the crust.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth; gradually mix in granulated sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the fruit topping and bake for about 60 minutes until set around edges but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool in the oven with the door ajar for one hour, then refrigerate for at least four hours before serving. Invert onto a serving platter and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (116g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg