These little Caramelized Pineapple Cheesecake Cups are so quick and easy, but so surprisingly delicious! The caramelized pineapple has a deep, incredible flavor. You won't believe how good these little bites are!
Author: Willow Bird Baking
Serves: 8 servings (3-4 cups each)
Ingredients
1 (8-ounce brick) package Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups finely diced pineapple
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 (15-count) packages phyllo cups, baked according to package directions and cooled
2-3 shortbread cookies, crumbled
Instructions
In a medium bowl, beat softened Philadelphia Cream Cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth. Transfer to a zip-top bag and set aside.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the pineapple and cook, tossing periodically, until the juice has mostly evaporated and the pineapple is nicely caramelized, about 10 minutes.
Cut off a corner of the zip-top bag and pipe the cream cheese mixture into each cup. Top each cup with a spoonful of caramelized pineapple and shortbread crumbles. Serve immediately.
Recipe by Willow Bird Baking at http://willowbirdbaking.com/2016/08/11/caramelized-pineapple-cheesecake-cups/