Instant Pot New York Cheesecake

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Have you ever wondered how to make New York Cheesecake using an Instant Pot, or in fact how to make any Cheesecake In The Pressure Cooker? If so you’re in luck. This amazing Cheesecake recipe is so good, it will make you want to slap your mama!

Today I am sharing a fantastic Instant Pot Cheesecake Recipe. This is a New York cheesecake using an oreo cookie base and snickers chocolate for a topping. You will love this simple and delicious Instant pot snickers cheesecake recipe and won’t be able to get enough of it! 

Enjoy! 

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Instant Pot Cheesecake Recipe Ideas

If you’re looking for the best Instant pot cheesecake recipes then you’re in the right place. This New York cheesecake is so delicious and easy to make and you can give it any topping you like. 

We chose to share this Snickers cheesecake recipe, however you can experiment and have fun trying out different topics. The choice is yours. You can to your New York cheesecake with any chocolate you please or even use a variety or combination of flavours.

We love Oreo cheesecake, Snickers cheesecake and maltesers cheesecake. I guess it depends what your favourite chocolate or candy is? 

How To Make Cheesecake Crust

I’ll begin by sharing the method for making your cheesecake base. This is an Oreo cookie cheesecake crust and tastes delicious. 

You will need the following for the crust ingredients:

5-6 oreo cookies crushed (with cream)

Prepare your crust by placing the oreo cookies in a food processor if possible.

Prepare a 6” springform pan with nonstick spray, and dump the oreo biscuit crumbs into the bottom and pack down.

Place in the freezer until you are finished with the filling.

How To Make Cheese Cake Filling

You will need:

• 2 8 oz. packages of cream cheese at room temperature
• 6 tbsp white sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup sour cream (or yogurt)

Cream together the cream cheese, this is the longest part because you want to make sure that there are no lumps in the cream cheese before adding anything else. I mix mine 6-8 minutes until I am sure it is lump free.

Add in the sugar one tablespoon at a time and combine completely.

Add in the sour cream and mix well.

Finally add in the eggs one at a time making sure to completely combine before adding the next. Mix as little as possible to get the eggs incorporated well in the cheesecake batter .

Pour the cheesecake batter in the prepared springform and tap a few times against the counter.

How To Cook Cheesecake In The Instant Pot

Now the crust and batter are in the springform cake tin you are ready to cook your Snickers cheesecake in the pressure cooker. 

Prepare your pressure cooker with 1 cup of water and place the trivet in the bottom of the pot.

Cover your cheesecake with aluminium foil, and place on the trivet. Set pressure cooker to 35 minutes high pressure. Allow the pot to naturally release.

After you can open the pot, take the cheesecake out and let it sit on the counter until cooled. Then place in the refrigerator 8 hours overnight. You should find your cheesecake has set and it should have a slight wobble.

Once the cheesecake is completely cool you can top it with a chocolate ganache and Snickers candy pieces.

How To Make Ganache For Your Snickers Cheesecake

This is the fun part… making your Snickers cheesecake topping. 

Place ½ cup semi sweet chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl.

Add in ½ cup heavy whipping cream and place in the microwave for 30 seconds.

Take out and allow to stand for about 5 minutes and then mix. Make sure there are no lumps.

Pour over the cheesecake and drip small amounts over the side if desired.

Add your crushed up snickers on top of the ganache.

Serve and enjoy!

Can you use a regular cheesecake pan in an instant pot?

Yes! You can use a regular cheesecake pan in an instant pot. Just make sure that the pan is big enough to fit in the pot and that it has a tight-fitting lid.

What are the benefits of using an Instant Pot to make cheesecake?

The benefits of using an Instant Pot to make cheesecake are that the pot will cook the cake evenly and quickly. It will also keep the cake moist.

Can I use Other Cookies to make the crust?

Yes! You can use other cookies to make the crust. A popular choice are digestive biscuits. Just make sure that they are finely ground when creating your crumb mixture.

What is the best way to prevent the cheesecake from getting cracks?

Baking cheesecakes can be tricky and often they will crack, especially around the edges. There are a few things you can do to prevent this from happening.

First, make sure your ingredients are at room temperature before you start mixing them together.

How To Store Leftover Cheesecake?

If you have any leftover cheesecake, be sure to store it in the fridge. It will last for about 4-5 days. You can also freeze it for up to 2 months. Just thaw it in the fridge for 6-8 hours before serving. Enjoy!

Why Is My Instant Pot Cheesecake Runny?

If your Instant Pot cheesecake is runny, it may be because you didn’t cook it long enough. The cheesecake should be cooked for at least 35-40 minutes in the Instant Pot. If it is still runny after that, you can put it back in for another 8-10 minutes.

Serving Suggestions For Instant Pot New York Cheesecake

There are endless possibilities when it comes to serving Instant Pot New York Cheesecake.   Some of our favorites include:

-With fresh fruit, like fresh raspberries, strawberries or blueberries

-With a chocolate, caramel or raspberry sauce

-With whipped cream

-With a spoonful of Nutella or peanut butter swirled in the center

-With lemon curd  

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial on how to make New York Cheesecake.

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About Angela Milnes

Angela Milnes is a Qualified Early Years Teacher who has specialised in teaching. She has a wealth of experience teaching young children and adults. Angela has also taught cooking classes and loves to share both family recipes and easy instant pot recipes here on The Instant Pot Table. Follow her on Pinterest!