Did you know you can make cheesecake in your Instant Pot? It’s a game changer! This easy Instant Pot Cheesecake Recipe is OMG SO GOOD. It’s creamy and sweet with a buttery, perfect crust that has just a hint of saltiness.
This is one of my favorite Instant Pot dessert ideas! If you’re looking for a more traditional way to make cheesecake, check out my Best Classic Cheesecake Recipe or this easy No Bake Cheesecake Recipe.
An Easy Instant Pot Cheesecake Recipe
So I have become a little Instant Pot obsessed. When I purchased it back in December I never thought I would be making desserts in it. Well, I did. And it turned out AMAZINGLY.
Cheesecake is probably my most favorite dessert. I’ve made a few in the past that I have really loved like this sugar cookie cheesecake and Lemon Meringue Cheesecake. Or if you’re just getting into the cheesecake game, I highly encourage you to start with my Perfect Cheesecake Recipe. I give you all the tips and tricks on how to bake cheesecake!
Talking About How to Make a Cheesecake in Your Instant Pot!
Who would have thought that cheesecake in the pressure cooker would not only be easy, but produce a crazy perfect creamy dreamy cheesecake. Seriously it only takes like 35 minutes to cook with really no guess-work involved. I am obsessed.
Stick with me here while I share a few tricks and tips to make the whole Instant Pot Cheesecake process a little easier.
Do you need any special tools to make Instant Pot cheesecake?
The only thing that you have to have to make a cheesecake in your Instant Pot is a 7-inch Springform pan.
And while you don’t NEED this, I do highly recommend buying an extra sealing ring for your Instant Pot. When you cook savory dishes in your Instant Pot, the silicone ring can absorb the scent/flavor of what you’re cooking. For example, I like to make Salsa Verde Chicken in my Instant Pot and the seal seems to absorb the cumin scent, which in turn, when I made a cheesecake once in my Instant Pot without switching out the seal, my cheesecake had a mild cumin taste…which isn’t ideal 🙂
How to Make A Cheesecake Crust in the Instant Pot
- Make sure to coat the pan lightly with nonstick spray and place a parchment round in the bottom of the pan (and spray again). This will make removal of the cheesecake oh so much easier. You don’t want to come so far only to have your cheesecake stick.
- Mix your crumbs with some melted butter and sugar and press it firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the pan. I use the bottom of a glass to help me pack the crumbs.
- Place a paper towel directly under your pan. Then cut a piece of foil slightly larger than the paper towel, and wrap the foil (with the paper towel inside) around the bottom of the pan. This will help keep moisture away from your crust or from seeping into your pan.
Like I said before I used crushed Ritz crackers for the crust, which is a fantastic option for cheesecake, giving it a salty/sweet crunch. Of course, you can use graham crackers, Biscoff cookies, or Oreos instead in equal measure.
Create a foil “sling” for easy removal!
Another trick I found here helped too! Fold a long piece of foil into thirds and place it under the pan, so the long sides can be used as a sling to put the pan in and remove it from the Instant Pot.
Fill your pot with 2 cups of water, place the trivet that came with the pot into the bottom and fold the sides down. (The pan won’t fit in the pot if they are left up.)
Pour the cheesecake mixture into the crust and place the pan into the pot.
How long do you cook a cheesecake in an Instant Pot?
Put the lid on your pot and set it to cook on high pressure for 35 minutes. Make sure the vent is closed and allow the pressure to naturally release when the cook time is up.
Remove the cheesecake from the pan. The cheesecake should be perfectly cooked and the center set. Let it mostly cool before covering it and placing it in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
When you’re ready to serve it spoon a healthy amount of caramel all over the top…
Give it a little sprinkle of flaked sea salt and then die because of it’s gorgeousness.
Friends, I am crazy about how this Instant Pot Salted Caramel Cheesecake turned out. Turns out a 7-inch cheesecake is really the perfect size!
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Instant Pot Salted Caramel Cheesecake Recipe
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Description
Did you know you can make cheesecake in your Instant Pot? It’s a game changer! This easy Instant Pot Cheesecake Recipe is OMG SO GOOD. It’s creamy and sweet with a buttery, perfect crust that has just a hint of saltiness.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups finely crushed ritz, about 1 1/2 sleeves
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Cheesecake
- 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 eggs
Topping
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon flaked sea salt
Instructions
- Spray a 7- inch Springform pan lightly with cooking spray. Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the bottom of the pan and spray again. Set aside.
- In a large bowl combine the Ritz crumbs, butter and sugar evenly. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pan. Set aside.
- In the bowl of your stand mixer beat the cream cheese and sugar until combined and even. Add in the sour cream and mix for 30 more seconds until smooth, add in the flour, salt and vanilla, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary. Finally add in the eggs and mix until just smooth. Don’t over-mix.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture into the prepared crust.
- Pour 2 cups of water into the bottom of your Instant Pot. place the trivet that came with the pot into the bottom. Cut a piece of aluminum foil the same size as a paper towel. Place the foil under the paper towel and put the springform pan on top of the paper towel. Wrap the bottom of the pan in the foil, with the paper towel as a barrier.
- Next take another piece of foil about 18- inches long folded into thirds long-wise. Place this under the Springform pan and use the two sides as a “sling” to place the cheesecake into the pot. It will also make it very easy to remove the cheesecake from the Instant Pot when it’s done.
- Once the pan is in the Instant Pot secure the lid and press the manual button. Adjust the pressure to high and set for 35 minutes, making sure the vent is closed.
- Let the cheesecake cook and then allow the pressure to release naturally.
- Remove the cheesecake from the pot using the sling you prepared and place on a wire rack to cool the cheesecake for an hour. Cover the cheesecake in the pan with foil and place int he refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- When you’re ready to serve, top the cheesecake with the caramel sauce and sprinkle with sea salt. Using a butter knife loosen the sides of the cheesecake from the pan and release the sides of the pan.
- Store airtight refrigerated for up to 5 days
Notes
If you don’t have a pressure cooker or Instant Pot you can bake this in the oven.
Preheat your oven to 325°F .
Follow steps 1-5, then set the springform pan in larger pan. Pour boiling water into larger pan until it is about 1- inch deep. Bake for 50 minutes. The edges will look set but the center will jiggle when pan is tapped. Turn off oven and prop the door open. Allow the cheesecake to rest in the warm oven for at least an hour. The center should now be set. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
When you’re ready to serve follow steps 10-11.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 21.2 g
- Sodium: 808.4 mg
- Fat: 31.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 36.5 g
- Protein: 7.2 g
- Cholesterol: 123.2 mg
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Made this for first time last week, exactly as written.
It was AMAZING!!!
Am making again, this weekend for company.
Thank you, so much, for sharing
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Can you make this in a 6 inch pan. Do you alter recipe?
I’m making this for the first time. I didn’t read the comments first so I didn’t put any foil over the top. I am just going to hope and pray there won’t be too much condensation. I’ll be so disappointed if it gets ruined. But I am holding out for hope and prayers this go around. The cheesecake looks fabulous! Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving y’all!
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This looks so lovely! Can I make it in a 3-qt cooker by just cutting the ingredients in half? Thanks!
Made this an happy to use ritz crackers
First time making a cheesecake in my instant pot.
Made this last weekend, followed the recipe to the T and came up perfectly.
I should have covered it with some aluminum foil to prevent the condensation from getting on top of the cake but it’s ok… the cake was already cooked so it was easy to pour the few drops out, it didn’t ruin it.
No batter sipped out, I don’t know if it’s because of the pan or because my crust went up on the sides.
Anyhow, it was so so delicious! Thank you for sharing this.