That I’ve made that is. This cheesecake won out over all the other cheesecakes I’ve made by being the creamiest, easiest cake. The recipe and method are relatively simple and straightforward.
Try my recipe for the best instant pot cheesecake and see if you’re a believer like me. It’s perfect alone or with something drizzled on top, try jam, Raspberry Sauce or Strawberry Puree.
Can You Make Cheesecake in an Instant Pot?
The answer is an enthusiastic YES YOU CAN! You can make them in a springform pan or small heatproof dishes right on the metal rack in your Instant Pot. (That little thing is called a trivet by the way)
The big secret I discovered after ruining a couple with soggy crusts is to cover your cake. Everyone knows if you’re cooking in a springform to cover the bottom with foil. In the Instant Pot, you have to cover the top too!
You can also make a little sling to go under the pan to help lift it out, but my trivet has handles on it, so I used those. Either way, you’re going to need something to lift that hot little pan out of the pot.
How Long to Cook a cheesecake in the Instant Pot
Most Instant Pots will only hold a 6 or 7-inch springform, and an 8-inch pan is too big. Approximate cooking time for those sizes are:
- 6-inch springform cooks for 37 minutes
- 7-inch springform cooks for 35 minutes
If you cook it for the recommended time and it looks too jiggly, you can put it back in and set it to cook for two more minutes. The pot will come up to heat pretty quickly, so it doesn’t take too much longer.
What does too jiggly look like you ask? If the outer 2 inches of the top of the cake is set but the inner part wiggles it’s done. If anything more than the inner 2 inches, three on a 7-inch cake jiggles it probably needs two more minutes.
Where to find 6-Inch Springforms
Most box stores sell them in the baking area. I found mine in the local Fred Meyer store, not on the baking aisle but over in the home goods baking area. Some places to look are Target, Walmart, Joann’s, and Amazon.
Here’s a 6-inch pan on Amazon and below is the 7-inch pan.
This is the Instant Pot I Currently use and can Recommend
The Best Instant Pot Cheesecake
Did you know you can make a cheesecake in your instant pot? Well, YOU CAN and it's amazing! Try my recipe for the Best Instant Pot Cheesecake and you'll be a believer too!
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 TBSP Sugar
- 2 TBSP melted butter
The Best Instant Pot Cheese Cake
- 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 6 TBSP Sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/3 cup plain yogurt
- 2 eggs
Instructions
Graham Cracker Crust
- mix graham cracker crumbs and sugar, stir in melted butter
- press in the bottom of a 6 inch srpingform pan
- cover bottom of pan and sides with foil
Cheesecake
- mix the cream cheese and sugar together until as smooth as possible, do not beat it
- add the vanilla and yogurt, stirring never beating
- add the eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition, avoid beating in a bunch of air, you just want to combine the ingredients
- pour in the prepared crust
- cover with more foil
- put one cup of water in the inner pot of the Instant Pot and then the wire rack trivet
- if you need to make a little foil sling that goes under the pan to help lift it out of the pot
- place lid on the pot, turn the release valve to closed
- press manual pressure, high and set timer for 37 minutes for a 6 inch cake, 35 minutes for a 7 inch cake
- when the timer goes off, let it sit 10 minutes on natural release an then turn it to quick release
- peel off the foil and check the cake, the center should be jiggly but the outer 2 inches or so should be firmer
- if you think it's too jiggly, cover it again, reset the pot for 2-3 more minutes
- when finished removed all the foil, let cheesecake cool at room temperature for 2 hours and then put it in the fridge to until completely cool, it's best to let it rest at least 12 hours before slicing
- run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen it and then open the springform pan
- add fruit to the top if desired
I have told the hubster repeatedly that I want an Instant Pot. I think this recipe will convince him! 🙂 Looks delicious! Have a great day! Hugs!
This Instant Pot Cheesecake will make him a believer!
Can this same recipe be done in the oven?
Kaila, I haven’t tried that yet!
Made this for a church social. Was delicious. Everyone was so impressed that it was cooked in an insta pot. My new best friend.
Hi. Recipe looks good and easy. However, I’m a little confused. You emphasize in the directions to STIR, don’t BEAT. Then the video shows you using a mixer… wouldn’t that be beating? Thank you.
YES! I know. It looks confusing, but I do reiterate that you should only stir with it not beat things.
I’ll make sure to reiterate that once more. And thanks for letting me know it was confusing.
If I don’t have yogurt on hand, is there a quick substitute so I don’t have to run to the store? Sour Cream?
Yes, that should be fine. I’ve never done it before but I don’t know why it wouldn’t work.
How do you prep your pan? Pam? Parchment?
The crust is buttery enough you don’t need to do anything to get it out of the pan. Just press it in, and make sure the OUTSIDE of the pan is covered with foil.
Once the crust and cheesecake have set up, your cheesecake should be able to be sliced and taken right off the springform bottom.
I have made this recipe many times it is always perfect and a favorite at any get together.
I have made this cheesecake many times, it always comes out just perfect!! I like to add a chocolate ganache, pecans, and caramel sauce as the toppings.
Have you tried this recipe without eggs?
No, I haven’t. I’m not sure how a cheesecake without eggs would work.
Is it vanilla extract? or Vanilla flavor?
Vanilla Extract