Easy Pineapple Upside Down Cheesecake Recipe. Set aside pineapple slices. In a large bowl with an electric mixer use paddle attachment for stand mixers beat one package of the cream cheese 13 cup of the sugar and the cornstarch together on low until creamy. In a large bowl combine cake mix oil pineapple juice and eggs. Place pineapple on top of brown sugar.
This makes the bain marie Bake for 45 minutes. Pour into springform and place it in another larger pan. Pour remaining half into the springform pan. Place pineapple on top of brown sugar. Add water until it comes halfway up the sides of the outside of the cheesecake pan. Remove bowl from mixer and fold in the vanilla pineapple juice and sour cream.
Once the cake is done baking remove it from the oven and immediately and carefully turn it upside-down onto a large plate.
Pour remaining half into the springform pan. Sprinkle 1 cup of brown sugar over the butter. Add dry ingredients and whisk to remove lumps. This makes the bain marie Bake for 45 minutes. Place the cherries between the pineapple slices if desired. Place the pan in your oven baking as directed.