Description
Create a perfectly creamy and crack-free cheesecake in your Instant Pot with this easy-to-follow, failsafe recipe. Enjoy a smooth, delicious dessert with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup sugar. Stir in melted butter until crumbs are moistened. Press mixture evenly into the bottom of a 7-inch springform pan.
- Wrap the outside of the springform pan tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and 1 cup sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Beat in sour cream and vanilla extract until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating on low speed just until each is incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the graham cracker crust.
- Place the water and lemon juice in the bottom of the Instant Pot insert.
- Carefully lower the foil-wrapped springform pan onto the trivet in the Instant Pot.
- Secure the lid and set the steam release valve to sealing.
- Cook on High Pressure for 35 minutes.
- Allow pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes, then carefully perform a quick release for any remaining pressure.
- Remove the springform pan from the Instant Pot and remove the foil.
- Let the cheesecake cool on a wire rack for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Run a thin knife around the edge of the cheesecake before releasing the springform pan sides.
Notes
- Ensure your cream cheese is completely softened for a smooth batter.
- Do not overmix the eggs; this can cause cracks.
- The natural pressure release is crucial for a creamy texture.
- Chilling the cheesecake thoroughly is key to its structure.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg