Instant Pot Cheesecake

5 from 6 votes

This Instant Pot Cheesecake is a classic, delicious dessert but is simple and easy to make. This rich and creamy cheesecake filling served in a graham cracker crust with your favorite toppings is a scrumptious dessert that will be loved by all!

Prep Time20

Cook Time23

Chill4

Total Time4 43

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 421kcal

Author: Jennifer Fishkind

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients

Crust

1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons butter melted
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Filling

½ cup white sugar
1½ tablespoon cornstarch
Pinch salt
16 ounces cream cheese room temperature
2 eggs room temperature
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

Set out cream cheese and eggs to bring to room temperature.
Prepare parchment paper for your springform pan by cutting a circle slightly larger that the diameter of your pan.
Press parchment into place.
Crush graham crackers in a food processor.
Combine crushed graham crackers, sugars and butter in a medium bowl.
Pour and firmly press the crust mixture into the bottom of the pan using a flat bottomed cup.
In a small bowl, mix together sugar, cornstarch and a pinch of salt.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, eggs, whipping cream, vanilla, and sugar mixture with a hand mixer, scraping the sides periodically.
Mix on medium until smooth.
Pour on top of the crust in pan.
Tap out large air bubbles.
Add one cup of water to Instant Pot.
Place Cheesecake in trivet and lower in.
Lock lid.
Set valve to sealing.
Set to High pressure for 26 minutes.
Allow to fully release naturally, until pin drops.
Dab up any excess liquid on top of the cheesecake with a paper towel.
Allow to completely cool on a rack.
Carefully peel down parchment paper.
Best if refrigerated a minimum of 4 hours before serving.
Top with cherry pie filling, or whatever your heart desires.

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