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Instant Pot Mango Cheesecake. Pressure cooker cheesecake is my go-to dessert, and now I’m making it with mangos.
My daughter is a mango fiend. She asked why I haven’t made her mango cheesecake. And, really, why haven’t I made a mango cheesecake?
The main reason was “How do I get the mango flavor in there?” After some online research, I found the answer: a can of sweetened mango pulp, available at specialty Indian grocery stores. (At least near me. Even my fancy grocery stores don’t carry mango pulp.)
Mango pulp in hand, it’s time for my basic cheesecake technique. I’m cooking it in my Instant Pot, in an uncovered 7-inch springform pan, on a rack over a cup of water, for 20 minutes at high pressure. After a rest in the refrigerator, I top it with more sweetened mango pulp, sprinkle on some diced fresh mango, and it’s ready to serve.
And, since I will get a few questions about the “uncovered” part of my instructions:
Should I cover a Pressure Cooker Cheesecake in foil before cooking?
No, don’t cover the cheesecake with foil before pressure cooking. A foiled cheesecake takes forever to cook — it almost doubles my cooking time, trying to get the center of the cheesecake to set. Doesn’t water get in the cheesecake? There is usually a bit on the top; I soak it up by gently patting it with the corner of a folded paper towel.
Mangoes or Mangos?
One final fun fact before the recipe - what's the plural of mango? Mangoes or mangos? According to Merrimam-Webster, it's...both. Mangoes and mangos are both acceptable. I'm going with mangos, because, as the Mango Board says, "we like to keep it easy."
Recipe: Instant Pot Mango Cheesecake
Inspired by: Mini Mango Cheesecake Cups | Kraft What's Cooking
PrintInstant Pot Mango Cheesecake
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 1 cheesecake 1x
Description
Instant Pot Mango Cheesecake. Pressure cooker cheesecake is my go-to dessert, and now I’m making it with mangos.
Ingredients
Crust
- ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Cheesecake
- 1 pound regular cream cheese, softened (2 (8-ounce) packages)
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons corn starch
- ¾ cup canned sweetened mango pulp
- 2 large eggs
- More canned sweetened mango pulp for topping
- Diced fresh mango for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Spray a 7-inch cheesecake pan with nonstick cooking spray. Mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then spread evenly across the bottom of the pan and pack down, pushing the crumbs up the sides a little.
- Make the cheesecake filling: Soften the cream cheese by leaving it out at room temperature for at least 1 hour. (Or soften the cream cheese in the microwave, 30 seconds to 1 minute). Beat the cream cheese in an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and fluffy, about 1 minute. Slowly add the sugar and corn starch, and beat on medium speed until the sugar is completely blended, about 2 minutes. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides. Add the mango pulp, and beat on low speed until completely blended, about 30 seconds minute. Stop the mixer again and scrape down the sides. Add the eggs one at a time, beating each on low speed until just blended. (Don’t over-beat the eggs.) Pour the filling into the prepared cheesecake pan.
- Pressure cook the cheesecake for 20 minutes with a natural release: Put the cooking rack in the pressure cooker pot, then pour in 1 cup of water. (If your rack does not have handles, make an aluminum foil sling to lift the cheesecake: fold a 2-foot long piece of aluminum foil over a few times, until it is a long strip about 4 inches wide. Center the cheesecake pan on the sling and carefully lower it into the pot.) Set the cheesecake pan on the rack in the pot. Lock the lid on the cooker and pressure cook on high for 20 minutes in an electric PC or 16 minutes in a stovetop PC, then let the pressure come down naturally, about 20 more minutes. (If you’re in a hurry, you can quick release any pressure left in the pot after 20 minutes.)
- Cool the cheesecake: Lift the cheesecake out of the pressure cooker. Use the corner of a folded paper towel to absorb any water on the top of the cheesecake. Loosen the cheesecake by running a paring knife around the edge of the pan. Cool the pan at room temperature for an hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Serve: Remove the springform from the cheesecake. Spread a layer of mango pulp over the top of the cheesecake, and top with diced fresh mango. Slice the cheesecake — I cut it into 8 slices — then serve and enjoy!
Notes
I don’t cover my cheesecake with foil while cooking. I used to, but I stopped when I realized how much it slows down cooking. (The center would never set.) I use a paper towel to gently dab at any water on top of the cheesecake after cooking.
The corn starch helps keep the cheesecake from cracking; it’s not perfect, but I get a lot less cracks on top with the extra starch in the mix.
Tools
6 quart or larger pressure cooker (I love my Instant Pot 6-Quart Pressure Cooker)
Rack (or my favorite, this silicone Pressure Cooker Bakeware Sling)
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Pressure Cooker
- Cuisine: American
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Natalia A says
I love cheesecake!